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World Music Central » Nigerian music
3M ago
Oriental Brothers International Band – Onye Rie Ibe Ya Erie (Palenque Records, 2024) Palenque Records is celebrating 50 Years of Igbo Highlife icons, Oriental Brothers…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
4M ago
Angélique Kidjo and Davido’s latest collaboration, “Joy,” has quickly gained momentum, amassing over 4 million streams and climbing to #7 on the Nigerian National Airplay…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
8M ago
Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band – Ṣonṣo (EniObanke, 2024) Ṣonṣo, the 20th studio album by Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band, was…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
1y ago
I now find myself, via my own intentions and the supplanting magic of the internet, the recipient of a good many singles. And the phrase…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
2y ago
Azuka Moweta and his Anioma Brothers Band – Nwanne Bu Ife (Palenque Records, 2023) Azuka Anthony Moweta, a Nigerian vocalist from Asaba in Delta state,…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
2y ago
When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
2y ago
Mádé Kuti, son of acclaimed Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, and grandson of the legendary Fela Kuti, has released a new track titled “Stand Tall” (Partisan…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
2y ago
Mádé Kuti was born September 26, 1995, in Nigeria. He is the son of renowned Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, and grandson of the founder of…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
2y ago
Hailing from Ekwulummili, Nigeria, the self-taught guitarist, composer and singer Oliver Nayoka launched his musical career playing guitar in churches throughout the Anambra State. Facing…
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World Music Central » Nigerian music
2y ago
Oliver Nayoka – Club Series Chapter One (Palenque Records, 2022) “Club Series Chapter One” introduces the music of skilled guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Nayoka,…
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