Knowledge of the lives and music of the

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Knowledge of the lives and music of the, the JAMB Music syllabus expects you to study:

• 4. Knowledge of the lives and music of the following African traditional musicians: A. NIGERIANS
• (i) Sani Sabulu, Sani Dan Indo, Hassan Wayam, Barmani Coge, Danlami Nasarawa, Garba Super, Dankwairo, Aminu mai Asharalle, Shehu Ajilo, Dan Maraya Jos, Dan Alalo, Mamman Shata, Haruna Uji, etc.
• (ii) Ezigbo Obiligbo, Seven-Seven, Morocco Maduka, Okechukwu Nwatu, Mike Ejeagha, Afam Ogbuotobo etc.
• (iii) Kokoro, (the blind Minstrel), Anikura, Tunde Alao,Olanrewaju Adepoju, Ademola Onibon- okuta, Elemure Ogunyemi, Comfort Omoge etc.
• B. OTHER AFRICANS Vinoko Akpalu, Daniel Amponsah (alias Koo Nimo), Efua Basa, Kwaa Mensah etc.

Study notes & guidance

Study Knowledge of the lives and music of the using a recommended Music textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Music, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Knowledge of the lives and music of the, you should be able to:

1. Identify different groups to which various musicians belong;
2. Trace their biographies;
3. Mention their musical styles; and
4. Assess their contributions to the music industry.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Music syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.