2026

Traditional Benin dress and accessories constitute one of West Africa's most layered and historically significant systems of cultural expression. Each element of Benin dress - from the coral bead regalia of the Oba to the ceremonial wrappers of titled chiefs and the wedding attire of Benin brides - carries encoded meanings that communicate identity, authority, spirituality, and social hierarchy.

This study examines how digital transformation is reshaping the performing arts in Nigeria and Africa. It synthesises data on digital infrastructure, distribution channels, production technologies, policy frameworks, and cultural inclusion to assess opportunities and challenges in theatre, live performance, and film. The paper is structured into thematic sections, each grounded in current literature and data.

This paper investigates the evolution of Nigerian drama as a medium for environmental activism, specifically addressing the ecological disruptions triggered by petroleum extraction in the Niger Delta. Through a comparative textual analysis of J. P.

In recent years, the convergence of culture, digital communication and corporate branding has gained much research interest. The use of cultural resources has become a key communication practice in a competitive environment as organisations look for innovative methods to connect with diverse audiences in a digital space.

The Àwórì, a Yorùbá sub-ethnic group, utilises a variety of traditional musical instruments in their music making.

Odòlayé Aremun is among few of Nigeran Artists in the south west of Nigeria whose brand of music (dadakúàdà) extols cultural heritage of the Yorubá. Textual dexterity is an identifiable and astounding feature that avidly defines this exponent’s musical aesthetic. Despite this artistic exploits, explicit and comprehensive scholarly attention has not been engaged in that regard.

Gospel music is an integral part of Christian worship in Nigeria. It serves as an instrument of worship, evangelism, edification, and congregational participation. In recent times, paying gospel musicians (gospel music ministers) for their ministrations has become a contentious issue among the Christian populace in Nigeria, especially considering conflicting views of prominent clergymen and gospel music ministers on social media platforms.

This study examines the financial dynamics and risk management within Nigeria's evolving music industry, which is characterised by unpredictable revenue, digital changes, and informal market behaviours. Financial fluidity refers to the seamless creation, transfer, and reinvestment of financial resources throughout the value chain, including production, distribution, marketing, and performance. The paper explores how artistes, record labels, managers and distributors handle fluctuating income sources like streaming, royalties, live performances, endorsements, and digital platforms.

This article compares the inclusion of Yoruba tonal and compositional principles in the music composition curricula of three universities in Southwest Nigeria, using a comparative document analysis approach. Selected for their differing backgrounds and emphases were three universities: Ajayi Crowther University, Obafemi Awolowo University and Olabisi Onabanjo University. The analysis of all three curricula involved categorising the titles of the individual courses into the following: Western, general African, Yoruba or Oyo-based and composition-designated.

Music education plays a significant role in cultural preservation, creativity development, talent cultivation, and national advancement. However, despite its recognised educational and socio-cultural value, music education in Nigeria has continued to experience persistent challenges that have adversely affected its growth and effectiveness at various levels of the educational system.