JSS 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Flashcards: Nigerian Music Icons, Styles and Songs

Question 1

A musician’s distinctive work shapes culture and influences later performers for decades. What status may such a musician earn?

Accepted Answer

A highly respected musician whose distinctive work has had lasting cultural influence.

Question 2

A class is tracing Afrobeat to its Nigerian pioneer. Whose career should they study first?

Accepted Answer

Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Question 3

Long instrumental sections, layered dance rhythms and political lyrics point to what description of classic Afrobeat?

Accepted Answer

Complex dance rhythms, long instrumental passages and social commentary.

Question 4

You hear “Water No Get Enemy” during a listening exercise. Name the icon who should receive the credit.

Accepted Answer

Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Question 5

The protest song “Zombie” is added to a Fela playlist. Who is its performer?

Accepted Answer

Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Question 6

Talking drums and interlocking guitars lead a lesson into Jùjú music. Name the Nigerian icon who best represents the style.

Accepted Answer

King Sunny Adé

Question 7

A student wants to recreate the texture of King Sunny Adé’s Jùjú without copying a song. What instrumental combination should guide the arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Interlocking guitars, talking drums and percussion.

Question 8

Match “Synchro System” to the musician who made it famous.

Accepted Answer

King Sunny Adé

Question 9

“Ja Funmi” belongs in a collection of songs by what Nigerian performer?

Accepted Answer

King Sunny Adé

Question 10

The class discusses a powerful female voice used for songs about love, unity and social concerns. Who fits the description?

Accepted Answer

Onyeka Onwenu

Question 11

A school programme credits “One Love” to Onyeka Onwenu. Name the performer who should appear beside the title.

Accepted Answer

Onyeka Onwenu

Question 12

If a DJ announces Onyeka Onwenu’s “Ekwe,” whose recording should play next?

Accepted Answer

Onyeka Onwenu

Question 13

One performer uses a mask on stage to represent the ordinary person rather than reveal his face. Name him.

Accepted Answer

Lagbaja

Question 14

Yoruba musical ideas, jazz, Afrobeat and social commentary meet in the work of what masked performer?

Accepted Answer

A fusion of Yoruba music, jazz and Afrobeat with social commentary.

Question 15

“Konko Below” comes on at a Nigerian-music quiz. Name the artist expected as the answer.

Accepted Answer

Lagbaja

Question 16

Who recorded the song “Gra Gra”?

Accepted Answer

Lagbaja

Question 17

A group is writing a school song about honesty. What should connect the verses and chorus?

Accepted Answer

A clear positive message supported by relevant verses and chorus.

Question 18

The audience remembers one section because it returns after every verse. What function is that chorus performing?

Accepted Answer

To repeat and reinforce the main message.

Question 19

When composing after studying an icon, how can a learner show influence without stealing the icon’s work?

Accepted Answer

General musical features while creating original words and ideas.

Question 20

Fela–Afrobeat, King Sunny Adé–Jùjú, Lagbaja–Afro-fusion and Onyeka Onwenu–heavy metal: which pairing does not belong?

Accepted Answer

Onyeka Onwenu–heavy metal

Strong work.