jùjú music
A Nigerian popular music genre blending Yoruba percussion, call-and-response vocals, and electric guitars, developed from the 1920s through the 1980s.
In Depth
King Sunny Adé was initially marketed as "the next Bob Marley" by Island Records in the 1980s — while that commercial comparison fell short, his jùjú music influenced an entire generation of world music artists.
Related Terms
More in Genres
Browse allA genre blending jazz, funk, soul, and electronic dance music that emerged in London in the late 1980s.
A jazz subgenre integrating Afro-Cuban rhythmic structures with jazz harmony and improvisation.
A genre blending West African musical traditions with American jazz and funk, pioneered by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti in the late 1960s.
A genre created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti in the late 1960s, fusing Yoruba music, highlife, jazz, and funk into extended, politically charged compositions.
A genre of electronic music emphasizing tone, atmosphere, and texture over traditional rhythm or melody.
Music that emphasises atmosphere, texture, and tone over traditional melody and rhythm.
A song of devotion or patriotism, or a ceremonial choral composition.
A loosely defined genre that applies avant-garde or experimental concepts to pop music, prioritizing artistic ambition and conceptual depth alongside accessibility.