Afrobeat Music as Cultural Heritage in Nigeria: Myth or Reality?

Rivers State University Journal of Public Law, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2018

20 Pages Posted: 15 Aug 2018

Date Written: 2018

Abstract

The global culture of homogenization is fast spreading and contributing to the destruction of highly specialized indigenous cultures. The globalized way of life has come to stay and cannot be wished away. This paper highlights on Afrobeat, a popular music brand in Nigeria that incorporates the invaluable intangible heritage of southwest Nigeria. The paper seeks to determine the reality of its status as cultural heritage under Nigerian law.

Suggested Citation

Adewumi, Afolasade, Afrobeat Music as Cultural Heritage in Nigeria: Myth or Reality? (2018). Rivers State University Journal of Public Law, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2018 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3223873

Afolasade Adewumi (Contact Author)

University of Ibadan ( email )

Ibadan, Oyo State 200005
Nigeria

Do you have negative results from your research you’d like to share?

Paper statistics

Downloads
539
Abstract Views
1,506
Rank
94,883
PlumX Metrics