The children of Makoko, a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria are faced with daunting challenges that is well beyond the capacity of children of their age in other climes. They are stressed with the imminence of forced eviction, and the prevalence of abuse due to their deplorable living condition. With music, slum children can once again have their hopes of a better life rekindled and their minds enriched and fortified for greatness. This study examined in detail the many angles that musical performance can be explored in a bid to help the slum children become better versions of themselves.
