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<p>Afro Blues – Orlando Julius &amp; His Afro Sounders</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/afro-blues-julius-orlando/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/afro-blues-julius-orlando/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/afro-blues-j</span><span class="invisible">ulius-orlando/</span></a></p><p>Orlando Julius was a titan of Nigerian Highlife, with a career spanning almost six decades as a saxophonist. He died in 2022. Afro Blues is found on a 7″ vinyl from 1972 and is also available on the compilation “Nigeria Afrobeat Special.” </p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/orlandojulius/" rel="tag">#OrlandoJulius</a></p>

<p>Orlando Julius – Disco Hi-Life</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-julius-disco-hi-life/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-julius-disco-hi-life/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-juli</span><span class="invisible">us-disco-hi-life/</span></a></p><p>“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.</p><p><a href="/tags/disco/" rel="tag">#Disco</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/orlandojulius/" rel="tag">#OrlandoJulius</a> <a href="/tags/vinyl/" rel="tag">#Vinyl</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>BANTU – Disrupt The Programme</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/bantu-disrupt-the-programme/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/bantu-disrupt-the-programme/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/bantu-disrup</span><span class="invisible">t-the-programme/</span></a></p><p>“Disrupt the Programme” was the first single from Bantu’s Everybody Get Agenda album in 2020, a few months before the EndSARS social movement and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria that occurred in October of 2020.</p><p>The Lagos-based 13-piece band BANTU is led by Nigerian German singer and social activist Ade Bantu. […]</p><p><a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/remixed/" rel="tag">#Remixed</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a></p>

<p>PEDRO – Stuck On You (feat. Bryte)</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/pedro-stuck-on-you-bryte/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/pedro-stuck-on-you-bryte/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/pedro-stuck-</span><span class="invisible">on-you-bryte/</span></a></p><p>From the Lisbon global club scene, PEDRO (Pedro da Linha) teams up with Ghanaian MC Bryte for this infectious and dancefloor-ready ‘Stuck On You’.</p><p>Lisbon based PEDRO started making music when he was in school. Initially inspired by his older brother’s techno collection and the kizomba and kuduro he’d hear when he was hanging outside […]</p><p><a href="/tags/ghana/" rel="tag">#Ghana</a> <a href="/tags/kuduro/" rel="tag">#Kuduro</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/electro/" rel="tag">#Electro</a> <a href="/tags/rap/" rel="tag">#Rap</a></p>

<p>Dele Sosimi &amp; Estuary 21</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/dele-sosimi-estuary-21/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/dele-sosimi-estuary-21/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/dele-sosimi-</span><span class="invisible">estuary-21/</span></a></p><p>Bamidele Olatunbosun Sosimi, known as Dele Sosimi, the UK based Afrobeat ambassador, former band member of Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 and co-founder with Femi Kuti of the Positive Force finally unleashed his full debut album with The Estuary 21, entitled The Confluence LP in April 2024.</p><p>Afrobeat ambassador Dele Sosimi’s new album ‘The Confluence’ has […]</p><p><a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a> <a href="/tags/afrojazz/" rel="tag">#AfroJazz</a></p>

<p>JJC – African Skank</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/jjc-african-skank/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/jjc-african-skank/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/jjc-african-</span><span class="invisible">skank/</span></a></p><p>JJC, aka Skillz, released “African Skank” in 2012, aiming at the dance floors. He’s also involved in music and talent promotion for artists and DJs.</p><p>Having left Nigeria when 14yo, he’s been part of the UK music scene for the last 20+ years.</p><p><a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/electro/" rel="tag">#Electro</a></p>

<p>Uselu Motor Park</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/uselu-motor-park/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/uselu-motor-park/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/uselu-motor-</span><span class="invisible">park/</span></a></p><p>Edo Funk / Benin City, anyone?</p><p>Here’s “Uselu Motor Park” by the Drivers Union Dance Band &amp; Osaro Nomayo, released in 1978. The album blends highlife rhythms with local influences, creating a lively and engaging musical experience.</p><p>David Osaro Nomayo (1956-2002), the lead figure in the band, contributes to its distinct sound and success in […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Eedris Abdulkareem – Jaga Jaga</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/eedris-abdulkareem-jaga-jaga/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/eedris-abdulkareem-jaga-jaga/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/eedris-abdul</span><span class="invisible">kareem-jaga-jaga/</span></a></p><p>One of the first mainstream Nigerian rappers, Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja (born December 1974), known as Eedris Abdulkareem, denounces in this 2004 song the reality in everyday Nigeria, the corruption and poor governance.</p><p>The song was banned from radio by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, but it gained significant public attention and became an anthem on […]</p><p><a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/rap/" rel="tag">#Rap</a></p>

<p>Fela Kuti – Everything Scatter</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-everything-scatter/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-everything-scatter/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-ev</span><span class="invisible">erything-scatter/</span></a></p><p>2 songs are included in this 1975 LP: Everything Scatter / Who No Know Go Know.</p><p>Everything Scatter is about the person and actions of Fela and the members of Kalakuta Republic, which for a long time has become cause for controversy among the Nigerian public. Singing the song in the manner of a story […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/felakuti/" rel="tag">#FelaKuti</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a></p>

<p>Chief (Commander) Ebenezer Obey</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/chief-commander-ebenezer-obey-aimasiko/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/chief-commander-ebenezer-obey-aimasiko/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/chief-comman</span><span class="invisible">der-ebenezer-obey-aimasiko/</span></a></p><p>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 [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/60smusic/" rel="tag">#60smusic</a> <a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/jujumusic/" rel="tag">#JujuMusic</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a></p>

<p>Orlando Julius, titan of Nigerian music</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-julius-titan-of-nigerian-music/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-julius-titan-of-nigerian-music/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-juli</span><span class="invisible">us-titan-of-nigerian-music/</span></a></p><p>African music pioneer, titan of Nigerian music around the world, mixing highlife and other African styles with American influences, Orlando Julius helped Fela Kuti form his early band Koola Lobitos and collaborated with Hugh Masekela &amp; Lamont Dozier.</p><p>Orlando Julius made his debut as a musician in the 1950s in [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/orlandojulius/" rel="tag">#OrlandoJulius</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a></p>