Music is an essential part of our lives and cannot be underestimated.
Every person listens to music from all walks of life. In recent years, musical consumption has increased exponentially with record label executives and music artists raking in millions each year across the globe. This includes online streaming incomes as well as appearance fees and endorsements deals.
In the last decades, African music has successfully attracted the attention of the globe with many talented musicians making incredible sounds, ranging from Afrobeats to Afro-pop and Afro dancehall.
Recent collaborations between American artists, including Beyonce and Drake have been a success.
African music (Afrobeats), has been at forefront of a global musical revolution with artists such as Don Jazzy and D Banj dropping world-class African music in the late 90s through the early 2000s. Most recently, talented African and Nigerian musicians like Burna Boy and Wizkid have made the final crossover of African music to the mainstream American music industry and set the standard for international music.
Nigeria is a leader in African entertainment. It has been a hub for comedy, music, and dance. The Nigerian music industry was valued at more than a billion dollars by 2019.
The world is constantly changing in science and technology. Parents and guardians must encourage their children and wards in the arts and entertainment field. It has been very lucrative with many creatives making a living from it.
In the end, many of these young talents who are passionate about the arts have been successful in their chosen career in the music industry. This has created wealth and changed the lives of their families.
Music lovers are always on the lookout for the next big music star. Many music schools have sprung up across Nigeria to help nurture and mold the next generation.
Music schools provide professional lessons in singing and playing musical instruments. They also guide students in how to be big in the creative and entertainment industries.
Nigeria’s commercial nerve, Lagos State, has also been deemed the entertainment capital. Thousands of creative talent are constantly migrating from all over the country to pursue their dreams in Lagos (the Center of excellence).
Finding the best music schools in a busy city is not an easy task. Here are our top picks to guide you in finding the best schools of professional music.
These are the top music schools near you in Nigeria.