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author's guidelines

  • Manuscripts, which must be original, should be submitted in English language.
  • The Yoruba words or any other foreign words except English should be italicized and the diacritics signs should be used where necessary.
  • The Journal is peer reviewed; hence, publishable papers are based on positive reports by the assessors.
  • The manuscripts should follow the Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition; subject to updating by the Editorial Board).
  • Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Romans, 12 point, and double-spaced on A4 sized paper.
  • Abstract of not more than 250 words, with a maximum of five keywords must accompany each manuscript.
  • Authors should indicate their names, institutional affiliations, phone numbers, and emails.
  • Articles accepted become the copyright of the Ìyá Ìlù: Yorùbá Music Research Journal.
  • Authors will be held responsible in case of copyright violations.
  • The contributors will receive two hard copies of the published journals.
  • Authors will be responsible for vetting and publication fees.
  • Papers already published elsewhere will not be accepted.
  • Manuscripts that do not comply with the above guidelines shall not be sent out for review.
  • Electronic copy of all manuscripts should be forwarded to the Managing Editor via the official email:
    yorubamusicresearch@gmail.com