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The Army School of Music (NASM) is a part of the corps that is also a branch of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).In 1987, the Nigerian Television Authority, at Victoria Island featured instructors from both the Nigerian Army and Navy Schools of Music on its educational program on various band instruments.
Supported by Fela Kuti, they rose to prominence. During the Nigerian Civil War, the band was captured by the Nigerian army, and their music was repurposed to boost morale and celebrate victories. Notable tracks include "I Wanna Break Thru." Wrinkar Experience dominated the Afro rock scene in Nigeria, featuring members from Cameroon and Ghana.
Some of these steps include the establishment of the Nigerian Army School of Music (NASM) and the creation of new military music. [17] Nigerian military bands are today under the command of the Headquarters of the Nigerian Armed Forces in Abuja. The Nigerian Army Band Corps (NABC), which provides official military records for the armed forces ...
Arise, O Compatriots is a Nigerian patriotic song that was used as the national anthem of Nigeria from 1 October 1978 until 2024, when Nigeria, We Hail Thee was reinstated. On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished followed by the readoption of the first national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" used from 1960 until 1978.
Osayomore Joseph (29 October 1952 – 11 June 2022) was a Nigerian musician who was one of the early pioneers of African popular Highlife music, [1] known for his anti-corruption and government critical lyrics.
Victor Abimbola Olaiya OON, (31 December 1930 – 12 February 2020), also known as Dr Victor Olaiya, was a Nigerian trumpeter who played in the highlife style. Though famous in Nigeria during the 1950s and early 1960s, Olaiya received little recognition outside his native country.
The Nigerian Army traces its history to Lieutenant John Hawley Glover's Constabulary Force, which was largely composed of freed Hausa slaves in 1863. [6] The Constabulary Force was established with the primary goal of protecting the Royal Niger Company and its assets from constant military incursions by the neighboring Ashanti Empire. [7]
It is the duty and responsibility of the CDS to formulate and execute policies, programmes towards the highest attainment of national security and operational competence of the Armed Forces namely; the Army, Navy and Air Force. The CDS is assisted by the other service chiefs: Chief of Army Staff; Chief of the Naval Staff; Chief of the Air Staff