Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

Identity in Nigerian hip-hop music

Ajayi, Temitope Michael (Unknown)
Olupona, Oluwatunmise Omoniyi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Apr 2026

Abstract

Nigerian hip hop music genre has been explored with different thematic foci. However, not much attention has been given to how hip-hop artistes in the country create and project different identities for themselves through the ideologies expressed in their songs. This study, therefore, within the purview of Critical Discourse Analysis, investigates how hip-hop artistes in Nigeria create and exhibit different identities through the ideological orientations displayed in their songs. Findings reveal Nigerian hip hop artistes, through their lyrics, create and project themselves as theists, custodians of culture, and a people with a rich linguistic repertoire.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JLPS

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The journal covers emerging issues in Language studies, Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis. Preference is given to well-researched papers that expand the frontiers of theoretical or empirical knowledge in these disciplines. It is interested in harnessing top-notched research in these fields worldwide ...