"In the Ghetto, Life no easy for we": The Construction and Negotiation of Identity in Ajegunle Raga.

This thesis is an investigation into the historical evolution of Ajegunle Raga, a reggae form developed within an urban ghetto in Lagos called Ajegunle and the construction and negotiation of identities therein. The research further argues that Ajegunle Raga is a home-grown oppositional music subculture that draws inspiration from diasporic musical subcultures like Reggae and Hip Hop but retains a genuine representation of Ajegunle in its tales of survival, poverty, marginalization and expressions of creativity within the ambience of the music.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Guelph

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Ogunbowale, Mopelolade Oreoluwa

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Kolapo, Femi J.

• Ajegunle
• Ajeromi- Ifelodun
• Ajegunle Raga
• Lagos
• Jolly City
• Jungle City
• Ghetto Soldier
• Charlieman
• Daddy Showkey
• Daddy Fresh
• Baba Fryo
• Cashman Davis
• Danfo drivers
• Marvellous Bengy
• Kimi Rankin
• Kanmi Rankin
• Prof Likin
• Rayan T
• Raymond King
• Vocal Slender
• African China
• Afrobeat
• afro reggae
• Flektaman
• Orishefemi
• Mighty Mouse
• Johnny Nabena
• Raga dub Chapel

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10214/3763

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