Tag Archives: Nigerian funk

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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SONG OF THE DAY The Strangers – Onye Ije

Posted on October 19, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

The Strangers, founded and lead by organist Bob Miga, were one of the many funk-rock bands to emerge out of the Biafran region of Nigeria.  In January 1970 as the armistice in the Civil War between the Nigerian Army and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Super Elcados – Afro Funk

Posted on June 24, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Aside from its rather enticing and attractive name, Togetherness is Always a Good Venture just also happens to be one very funky record; and a highly sought after one at that! Initially released as an album by EMI Nigeria in 1976, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ify Jerry Krusade – Everybody Likes Something Good

Posted on March 9, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I have just treated myself to an 18-track album called, Wake Up You! Vol 1: The Rise & Fall Of Nigerian Rock 1972-1977 and I can’t wait for this to brighten my letterbox!  After Monday’s trip into the world of 70’s Nigerian … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hygrades – Rough Rider

Posted on March 6, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Inspired by an article I read last night on Bandcamp about Nigerian artist, Joe Kink Kologbo, I dug out my copy of Psychedelic Afro-Rock & Jazz Funk in 1970’s Nigeria and gave it a good blast in the car whilst driving about today! … Continue reading →

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