Eagle Square, Abuja Eagle Square, Abuja The Eagle Square is the main square in Abuja, the capital Nigeria. It is located in front of the Abuja International Conference Centre. Its name "Eagle Square" comes from the fact the square has an eagle shape. The square was constructed in 1999 to serve as the central area for seats of power in Nigeria. In January 2012, the Occupy Nigeria protest took place on the square. The Eagle Square is used for as the main venue for the Independence Day parade and the Swearing-in Ceremony of the President of Nigeria. Since its completion, it has also
Music of the Central African Republic Music of the Central African Republic Music of the Central African Republic includes many different forms. Western rock and pop music, as well as Afrobeat, soukous and other genres have become popular nationwide. The sanza is a popular instrument. The Pygmies have a complex folk music tradition. Polyphony and counterpoint are common components, as is a varied rhythmic structure. The trumpet-based music of the Bandas has also gained some popularity outside the area due to its jazzy structure. The Ngbaka use an unusual instrument called a mbela, which is made with an arched branch and a string strung between the