Charles Onyeabor
27 Aug
Nigerian-born Italian musician Charles Onyeabor has just unveiled a stirring new reggae single, The Future of Africa, an anthem that speaks directly to the heart of the continent's unrealised potential and resilient spirit. The track is the first glimpse into Onyeabor's highly anticipated sophomore album, Onyekachi, which is set to be released soon. In a…
16 May 2024
Renowned Nigerian musician, Charles Onyeabor, is out with his highly anticipated new single, "Fine Girl." This vibrant and uplifting track is the first single from his forthcoming EP, "Issues," set to drop later this year. "Fine Girl" is a heartfelt ode to deserving women everywhere, celebrating their strength, beauty, and resilience. With its infectious Afrobeat…
10 Feb 2024
There is little you can get on William Onyeabor, Nigeria’s pioneering electronic funk enigma of the 70s and 80s. The music innovator remained a recluse from his 1977 debut, Crashes In Love, till his final album, Anything You Sow, in 1985.
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