Today's Cultural Corner... Apala!
Apala (or Akpala) is a musical genre, originally derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a percussion-based style that developed in the late 1930s, when it was used to wake worshipers after fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The rhythms of Apala grew more complex over time, influenced by Cuban music and eventually became quite popular in Nigeria.
It is distinct from, older than, and much more difficult to master than Fuji music. Although Fuji music remains the most important form of traditional music amongst Yorubas in Nigeria, Apala is still very popular amongst Muslims of the Yoruba tribe.
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