Chief (Commander) Ebenezer Obey

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Ebenezer Obey (born in April 1942), aka Chief or Chief Commander, began his professional career in the mid-1950s after moving to Lagos. After tutelage under Fatai Rolling-Dollar‘s band, he formed a band called The International Brothers in 1964, playing highlife–jùjú fusion. The band later metamorphosed into Inter-Reformers in the early-1970s, with [...]

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Uselu Motor Park

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Edo Funk / Benin City, anyone?

Here’s “Uselu Motor Park” by the Drivers Union Dance Band & Osaro Nomayo, released in 1978. The album blends highlife rhythms with local influences, creating a lively and engaging musical experience.

David Osaro Nomayo (1956-2002), the lead figure in the band, contributes to its distinct sound and success in […]

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This morning's #workout #music is from Nana Osei Twum Barima - slick and tight.

https://youtu.be/1yLy-axLD-8
#AfricanMusic #HighLife #AfroPop #KettleBells #BambooStaff #CoreTraining

De Frank Kakra wants to remind you that…

https://rastapastarecords.bandcamp.com/track/the-world-is-one

#highlife #hilife #afrofunk

Orlando Julius – Disco Hi-Life

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“Disco Hi-Life” is a 4-track vinyl released in 1979 “this international year of the child, with love, peace and happiness,” this last part being the title of a song and LP by Orlando Julius in 1978.

#Disco #Highlife #Nigeria #OrlandoJulius #Vinyl #OldAfricanMusic

2001 Miller High Life: Gridiron Glamour Reigns!

Relive the early 2000s game day spirit with this iconic Miller High Life ad! 🏈🥂

#millerhighlife #millerbeer #highlife #2001 #2000s #retroadvertising #vintagead #football #gameday #champagneofbeers #nostalgia #beerad #collectibles #retro #early2000s #sportyad #beerculture

Lagbaja – Me (Full Album)

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Lágbájá (aka Òpátàmèdù) is a Nigerian musician, singer-songwriter and percussionist as well as a musical humourist.
His stage name means “anonymous” in the Yoruba language.

Lagbaja’s music is a symbolic bridge that connects the old to the new; the dangers, apprehension, and injustices of the Nigerian military era [see also Fela Kuti] to a new […]

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