and other types of folk music.
Dadakuada is very rich in beats which are derived from traditional instruments like talking drum, bata, gangan and agogo.
Its singers are always in a band or what seems like a band, it contains a lead singer and others who support him as he is singing. The supporters are the accompanist, lead drummer, drummer, money-keeper and assistant vocalist. They are always seated in a semi-circle and they perform in any event, ranging from naming ceremonies to funeral. Later on the music genre spread to other south-western parts of Nigeria. They have an apprenticeship program where an upcoming dadakuada singer follows a professional singer to any function he has.[4][5] Notable dadakuada musicians: Odolaye Aremu, Aremu Ose, Jiayegbade Alao, Baba Eyin Oke, Balu Iyabo.
