FUNCTIONS OF THE MUSIC RECORDING INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The paper discusses functions of the music recording industry in Nigeria and ways in which the industry contributes to the socio-political and economic growth of Nigerians. The paper is based on ethnographic research conducted in several cities in Nigeria on the challenges of music recording industry in Nigeria from 1940 to 2000. The first section is introduction. The second section listed and discussed four important functions of the industry during the period and also examined some issues pertinent to the identified functions and third section is the conclusion.