About Waka music
Waka music is a music genre that emerged in Nigeria in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of Yoruba music.
From Wikipedia
Waka music is a popular Islamic-oriented Yoruba musical genre. It was made popular by Alhaja Batile Alake from Ijebu, who took the genre into the mainstream Nigerian music by playing it at concerts and parties; also, she was the first waka singer to record an album. Later, younger singers like Salawa Abeni and Kuburatu Alaragbo joined the pack. In 1992, Salawa Abeni was crowned "Queen of Waka" by the Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.
Waka music has no connection whatsoever with the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup called Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) which is a traditional African soldiers' song from Cameroon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waka music?
Waka music is a music genre that emerged in Nigeria in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of Yoruba music.
Where and when did Waka music originate?
Waka music originated in Nigeria in the 1980s.