Dadakuada
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Dadakuada Music
Dadakuada is a type of Nigerian music popular and originated from among the people of Kwara.[1][2]
History and Performance
Dadakuada started about three hundred years ago[3], according to folktales. It's lyrics basically is made of eulogy, ballad(ijala), incantation, invocation and some abusive words or some fun words. It's a folk genre of music similar to juju music and other types of folk music. Dadakuada is very rich in beats which is derived from traditional instruments like talking drum, bata, gangan and agogo. It's singers are always in a band or what seems like a band, it contains a lead singer and others who support him as he's singing. The supporters are the accompanist, lead drummer, drummer, money keeper and assistant vocalist. They're always seated in a semi-circle and they perform in any event, ranging from naming ceremonies to funeral. Later on the music genre spread to other south western part of Nigeria. They have apprenticeship program where an upcoming dadakuada singer follows a proffesional singer to any function he has.[4].[5]. Notable dadakuada musicians: Odolaye Aremu, Aremu Ose, Balu Iyabo.
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