The Korean government has expressed openness to collaborations between Korean and Nigerian musicians, particularly in the fusion of Afrobeats with traditional Korean music.
This was announced during the opening ceremony of the “K-Pop Meets Korea Traditional Music” exhibition, part of the 2025 Touring K-Arts Programme.
The Korean government aims to enhance cultural collaboration between Nigeria and Korea through music.
The exhibition explores the fusion of Afrobeats with traditional Korean music, introducing Korean traditional instruments and musical elements into Nigerian music.
A notable example of successful collaboration is the song “Go Go Go” by Paradice, a Korean artist, and Bima, a Nigerian singer, which garnered 11 million likes on YouTube.
The KCCN is promoting Korean traditional music in Nigeria and hopes to spark curiosity and cultural connection between the two countries.
The “K-Pop Meets Korea Traditional Music” exhibition features. A three-part exhibit showcasing Korean masks, fur-skin drums, costumes, and string instruments used in cultural performances and palace entertainment.
Highlighting the ties between Korean traditional music and K-Pop. The exhibition is open from June 23 to August 15 at the KCCN Abuja.
The Korean government is keen on fostering cultural exchanges and collaborations between Korea and Nigeria, with potential opportunities for Nigerian artists to explore traditional Korean music and vice versa.
