👉 Maugis is a type of music genre that originated in Nigeria and was popularized by the 1970s artist, Fela Kuti. Maugis features traditional African rhythms, instruments like the kora, and lyrics that often explore themes of love, loss, and spirituality. The term "maugis" itself is a combination of "muga" (a word from the Hausa language) and "sisi," which means "dance" or "music."
