Nigerian gospel music history is not one straight timeline. It includes denominational hymns, indigenous-language worship, choir traditions, independent recordings, radio, cassettes, CDs, concerts and digital platforms.
Start with communities
Churches, choirs and regional worship traditions often shaped the music before commercial distribution became available.
Follow the formats
Vinyl, cassette, compact disc, radio, television and streaming each changed what could be recorded and how listeners found it.
Record overlooked contributors
Writers, arrangers, instrumentalists, engineers, producers, designers and organisers all belong in the history.
Let the record grow
A living history should accept corrections, show source dates and leave uncertain details open rather than filling gaps with assumptions.
The NzehTunes Gospel Music Archive is being built around these principles.
