“Singing in Tongues” as Esotericism and Postmodern Christianity. A Study of Contemporary Nigerian Gospel Music
Cahiers d études africaines 2023 Floribert Patrick C. Endong, Eugenie Grace Essoh Ndobo
The Nigerian gospel music industry has over the years witnessed the emergence of many artistic, cultural and philosophical movements. One of these movements is the “singing-in-tongues” paradigm, particularly endorsed by the new generation of Pentecostal hip-hop musicians, many of whom seem bent on redefining the boundaries of Nigerian gospel music. Although remarkable, the singing-in-tongues...