A genre of music that originated in Nigeria in the 1970s, characterized by a fusion of traditional African rhythms, [jazz](/genre/jazz), [funk](/genre/funk), and [highlife](/genre/highlife) music. It features complex polyrhythms, horn sections, and socially conscious lyrics that often address political issues.

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