CHAPTER 50 : COLLABORATION AMONG NIGERIA POP-MUSICIANS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AN EXPOSITORY STUDY

Abstract

This paper which is an investigation attempts to highlight some of the inherent benefits of collaboration among pop musical artists, the resultant contribution to national development and an illustration of some collaborating artists in the Nigerian music industry. Literature review, oral interview and media sources were used to source information on this study. The findings show that where there is a collaboration among pop music artists, new frontiers are not only discovered and explored each artist is opportune to make greater exploits in their musical career and also gain better exposure than when working alone. It also shows that there are some gains for national development. Extensive research on collaboration, teamwork among musical artists, and favourable government policies are some of the recommendations in this study.

Keywords. Collaboration, Pop-musician, Industry, Contribution and Development.