Our mission, vision, and the team behind the repository
AfriChoral is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of African choral music through digital archiving and open access. We believe that by collecting, cataloging, and sharing scores from across the continent, we can ensure these cultural treasures are accessible to choirs, conductors, and music educators worldwide.
Our repository serves as a bridge between traditional oral transmission and modern digital preservation, helping to secure the future of African choral traditions while making them accessible to new generations of performers and audiences.
AfriChoral began as a collaboration between music educators and choral directors concerned about the loss of traditional African choral repertoire.
Our team began collecting and digitizing scores from personal collections and public archives.
The first version of AfriChoral went online with 500 scores from Southern and West Africa.
The repository expanded to include over 2,000 scores from across the continent, with community contributions.
AfriChoral continues to grow with new partnerships, educational resources, and community engagement.
Founder & Director
Choral conductor and ethnomusicologist with 20+ years of experience
Music Archivist
Specialist in West African music traditions and digital preservation
Technology Lead
Software engineer with a passion for music and cultural heritage
Educational Director
Music educator specializing in African choral pedagogy
Scores in our repository are available for educational and performance use. Commercial use or republication requires additional permissions from the original rights holders.
Yes! We welcome arrangements of traditional songs. Please provide information about the original source and your arrangement approach in the submission details.
Our team typically reviews submissions within 2-3 weeks. You'll receive an email notification when your submission has been approved or if we need additional information.
Yes, we encourage submitting audio recordings with your scores when available, as they help others learn performance practice.
AfriChoral is a free, open-access resource. We believe in removing barriers to accessing African choral music.
info@africhoral.com
19 Ichie Mike, Lekki Phase I
Lagos Nigeria