Nigeria: African Musicians and the Challenge of Image Laundering

9 February 2013

Entertainers all over the world see themselves as potential ambassadors to their respective nations, selling out their cultures to the world. What efforts are Nigerian celebrities making to portray the good image of the country? ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM writes

Patriotism is a virtue. It is portrayed by people of different fields of endeavour, including musicians of note. Just as European artistes are known for raising their countries' flags high whenever they sing or shoot their videos; few African musicians have the burden of promoting the cultures and achievements of their fatherland.

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