A Discourse on the Creative Output of Contemporary Nigerian Musicians and their Place in the Global Community

Abstract

This paper focuses on the contemporary Nigerian musicians as creative artistes. It discusses such issues as the musicians, the medium of communication, musical output of Nigerian musicians and Nigerian music in the context of meeting global standards and other important concepts. It also gives a comprehensive list of current music practitioners in Nigeria, covering the popular genres, art music and music associations. In conclusion, the paper offers suggestions on how the music industry can be effectively run and made economically viable to compete with global standards.