Chapter 1. From an emperor to the derg and beyond: examining the intersection of music and politics in Ethiopia -- Chapter 2. It isn't all about "authority": deconstructing Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's political messaging against "follow-follow" citizenry -- Chapter 3. Collective identity in national anthems: investigating commonalities and differences among African and non-African Arab Countries -- Chapter 4. Saworoide: a depiction and analysis of the political and socio-cultural characteristics of the Yorùbá talking drum -- Chapter 5. Couching political criticism in humor: the case of musical parodies of the military in Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville -- Chapter 6. Campaign songs and political advertising in Ghana: analyzing the use of Biblical imagery, testimonials, and repetitions -- Chapter 7. Corruption sings loudest: music, political participation, and impression management -- Chapter 8. Majaivana and protest music in Zimbabwe: a challenge to political hegemony and marginalization -- Chapter 9. The discursive role of music in African elections: a perspective from Zambia -- Chapter 10. Weaponizing music for political contestation and rivalry in Nigeria -- Chapter 11. Zairo-Congolese musicians and the sound of assimilation in East Africa -- Chapter 12. "Onaapo" vs. "one factory": a critical discourse analysis of Ghanaian political campaign lyrics -- Chapter 13. Protest music and political consciousness among Nigerian youths -- Chapter 14. Music, political messaging, and Nigeria's 2015 presidential election.