#rababa

[naijagospel]

[AUDIO] "Rababa (Exuberant Praise)" - EWA

June 2025 – Inspirational Gospel artist and emerging songwriter Zane Oluwateniola Ewaopeoluwa BankOkoya—known simply as EWA—officially steps into the spotlight with the release of her debut single, “Rababa (Exuberant Praise).” Fusing vibrant Afrobeat rhythms with powerful praise, “Rababa” introduces a fresh sound to the Gospel scene that is both joyful and deeply spiritual. At just 20 years old,…

[AUDIO] "Rababa (Exuberant Praise)" - EWA

[voluptuarian]

[xtremgospel]

Interview: The “Mukulu Mukeke” and “Wonder” crooner, Izzy

Xtrem Gospel had the opportunity to track down and throw few questions to The “Mukulu Mukeke” and “Wonder” crooner, Izzy. The US based Nigerian artist recently relaeased another dance track, “Rababa” with a very catchy afro tune. Here is our Exclusive…

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[syrianbedouin]

-The Rababa: 

In the empty desert, the acoustics are perfect. Usually, desert-dwellers like bedouins and nomads didn't use 'loud' musical instruments because these wisened-by-life people respect their surroundings. The rababa as an instrument has a high-pitch frequency rate (450-600 Hz.) and comes with a square, hollow soundbox that's usually covered with a gazelle's skin called the 'heart' or galb (قلب), tightened around the frame made from desert wood. The piece that holds the strings at the end of the neck, or ragabah is called tara (طارة) yielding from its top a single string.