Is enough being done to preserve traditional Igbo musical instruments in Nigeria?
Musician Gerald Eze explains why he thinks it鈥檚 important to pass down the tradition of playing ancient Igbo instruments
The Ubo-aka is one of Africa鈥檚 oldest musical instrument and keeping the sound of this ancient instrument alive has been challenging.
Musician Gerald Eze says the number of young people playing this instrument has declined and that he wants to make sure this Igbo tradition survives by performing with the Ubo-aka and teaching people how to play it.
Africa Daily鈥檚 Alan Kasujja met Gerald when he was in Lagos a few months ago and learned more about why this instrument and sound are important to Igbo culture.
Producers: Chukwumerije Obiejesi, Chigozie Ohaka, Richard Moran and Sharon Hemans.
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