Igbo Music and the Algorithmic Turn: Social Media, Cultural Authority, Diaspora, and Digital Media
Ugochukwu Emmanuel Azumma — New Layout Institute, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Igbo music, as a vital medium of cultural expression and identity, has experienced significant transformation in the digital age. Traditionally guided by community values, elders, and indigenous institutions, Igbo music served as a tool for storytelling, moral instruction, and social …