Category Archives: Nigerian funk

SONG OF THE DAY Orions Belte – Lotus

Posted on March 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Is it blues? Is it world music? Is it pop? You can choose whichever you want, it’s not important for Orions Belte to be pigeonholed. They’re playing instrumental music inspired by Nigerian 70’s rock, postcards from the French Riviera and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ofege – Nobody Fails

Posted on March 13, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the most impressive facts about Ofege is that they were just wee nippers when they emerged in the early 1970’s. Formed by a group of teenagers at the St. Gregory’s College, Lagos, most of the band averaged at … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sergun Bucknor – Poorman No Get Brother

Posted on February 10, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst Nigerian-born Afrobeat keyboardist, guitarist, vocalist, composer, bandleader, and journalist., Segun Bucknor may not be a household name like his contemporary Feli Kuti, he was still widely revered and highly popular in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin. Perhaps this lack of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY William Onyeabor – Better Change Your Mind

Posted on January 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Although I have been introduced to the many charms of William Onyeabor on many an occasion and enjoyed them EVERY time, I don’t really know too much about him! What I have discovered is that he was and a very … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sergun Bucknor – La La La

Posted on February 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst Nigerian-born singer, pianist, guitarist and composer, Segun Bucknor may not be a household name like his contemporary Feli Kuti, he was still widely revered and highly popular in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin.  Perhaps this lack of international recognition was … Continue reading →

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