Music is a very important part of life. It is used in many different ways across different cultures and societies. People use music every day — to celebrate, to worship, to teach, to advertise, and more.

Let us now look at some of the main uses of music:

1. Used for Rituals – Music is an important part of traditional and religious rituals, like when people perform burial ceremonies, sacrifices, or spiritual events in churches or shrines.


2. Used During Ceremonies – We hear music at weddings, birthdays, naming ceremonies, graduations, and even coronations. It helps to set the mood and make the celebration feel lively.


3. Used in Advertisements – Music is used in radio and TV jingles to grab attention and help people remember products and services.


4. Used for Education – Music makes learning fun. Rhymes and songs are used to teach alphabets, numbers, and morals, especially to young children.


5. Used for Fun and Relaxation – People play music at home, in parties, and at events to relax, enjoy themselves, and have a good time.


6. Used in Healing and Therapy – Music helps people feel better. Hospitals use calming music to treat stress, emotional pain, and even mental illness.


7. Used in Worship – In churches, mosques, and traditional worship, music is used to praise, pray, and connect spiritually with God or ancestors.


8. Used for Communication – In African tradition, drums, songs, and chants are used to pass messages, give warnings, or announce news across villages.


9. Used by the Military and Police – Military and police bands use music during parades, celebrations, and to boost the morale of soldiers.


10. Used in Movies and Drama – Music is added to films and stage plays to make scenes more emotional, exciting, or scary.


11. Used in Sports Events – Music is used before, during, and after matches to entertain fans, unite the crowd, and inspire the players.

1. Makes Events Special – Music brings more meaning and joy to important events like weddings, birthdays, funerals, and public holidays.


2. Helps People Celebrate – When people are happy, they naturally turn to music. It brings out joy during celebrations and fun times.


3. Creates Jobs for People – Many people make a living from music as singers, DJs, producers, sound engineers, event organizers, etc.


4. Keeps Culture and Traditions Alive – Music preserves the history, customs, and values of a people. Traditional songs teach about our past.


5. Brings National Unity – Music like the national anthem or popular songs can bring people from different places and religions together as one.


6. Influences Our Behavior – The kind of music people listen to can affect their behavior positively or negatively depending on the lyrics.


7. Builds Talent and Creativity – Music helps people discover their gifts in singing, dancing, composing, or playing instruments.


8. Improves Mental and Emotional Health – Listening to music can calm our minds, reduce stress, help us focus, and cheer us up.


9. Used in Social Change – Music has been used to speak out against injustice or to protest, like Fela Kuti’s songs against bad government.


10. Helps Promote Tourism and Image – music is now known all over the world. It attracts foreigners and helps build a good name for the country.