What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country tune (for example) popular in retirement (7)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. AIR (synonym of "tune") + EG (abbreviation of "example)") + IN (synonym of "popular") [reversal: "retirement"]; definition: "Country" The answer is NIGERIA.

Country tune (for example) popular in retirement (7)

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