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OPINION | Musicians play a prominent role in Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape, especially since the country became a democracy. Politics and music have always enjoyed a symbiotic relationship, even during austere military regimes

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Musicians play a prominent role in Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape, especially since the country became a democracy. Politics and music have always enjoyed a symbiotic relationship, even during austere military regimes. For example, in 1995, the late dictator, General Sani Abacha commissioned highlife maestro, King Oliver de Coque to record an album titled. The project was designed to launder his image, and position him as an aspiring democratic president.

During his campaign, Jonathan ducked multiple debates, choosing instead to organise a special live interview. D'banj was contracted as the celebrity interviewer to help cast Jonathan in good light. The singer only asked three prearranged questions, curated to improve the president’s chances at the polls.

Nigeria’s ex-President Goodluck Jonathan casts his ballot in a local election. Picture: Stringer/AFP/Getty

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