Music education and musical activities in Lagos: then and now

Abstract

This article is a historical excursion into the musical activities in Lagos from around 600 to 1800, which it classifies as the first phase, from around 1800 to 1914, the second period, and third period, from around 1914 up to date and how they have affected music education in the area. The study also highlights the roles played by some personalities in the evolution of music in Lagos.

Keywords: Music education, Lagos, Musical activities