The spirit of nationalism in Nigerian music.

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under The spirit of nationalism in Nigerian music., the JAMB Music syllabus expects you to study:

• 3. The spirit of nationalism in Nigerian music.
• One Love – Onyeka Onwenu Which Way Nigeria?- Sonny Okosun First National Anthem (Nigeria We Hail Thee) – Frances Brenda (1960-1978) Second National Anthem (Arise Oh Compatriots) - Ben Odiase (1978-2025) Current National Anthem (Nigeria We Hail Thee) – Frances Brenda (2025 till date) Nigeria for All – Sunny Ade Nigeria Go Survive – Veno Marioghae, etc.
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Study notes & guidance

Study The spirit of nationalism in Nigerian music. 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 The spirit of nationalism in Nigerian music., you should be able to:

1. Identify the nationalistic composers by their names and work.
2. Identify some of the features and materials used by nationalist composers to create, project and sustain cultural and patriotic awareness; and
3. Assess their roles in Nigerian nationalism.

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.