E-Gnyte, real names Austin Izunwa, was born and brought up in Yaoundé the capital city of Cameroon in 1985. He is from Imo State, Nigeria by descent and is the third son of his parents. Austin attended a bilingual primary School in Yaoundé, Cameroon. After his G.C.E, he struggled to further his education due to lack of [...]

This is actually the first time i am listening to a track put together by Don Tom and i have to admit he made a good first impression. This song of his ‘Eti Okwe‘ which is taken off his upcoming album, The Puturama is one that was properly put together and could be regarded as [...]

Oliver de Coque was one of Nigeria’s best high-life musicians. He came into the lime light in the 70’s with his soulful hit Peoples club of Nigeria. He died in 2008. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Share

Throwback Friday is back! Africa Style Lekwa Uwam Respect Africa You can’t hurry the sunshine Download Share

The Ikenga Super Stars of Africa, led by Vincent Okoroego, a former member of Steven Osita Osadebe’s Nigeria Sound Makers were a leading Igbo “guitar highlife” group of the seventies and eighties in Nigeria. The Ikengas called their style of music “Ikwokilikwo”, a fast-paced form of highlife popularized by Oliver de Coque and Godwin Kabaka [...]

One of the most successful bands in Nigeria during the 1970s, the Oriental Brothers have continued to record as a variety of splintered off bands. These have included Dr. Sir Warrior & His Oriental Brothers International, Prince Ichita & the Great Oriental Brothers International Band, and the Oriental Brothers International. While each of these groups [...]

Tracks 1 Ten commandments 2 Igwe bu ike 3 Anazo eze azo ? 4 Olumo Records Special Download Share

Oliver de Coque was a prolific guitarist who popularised the ‘Ogene’ dance, an inspiring style of Nigerian High Life. Oliver Sunday Akanite was born in 1947 and started his music career at the age of 11. He played on the Prince Nico Mbarga’s evergreen album “Sweet Mother” and recorded himself more than 70 albums that [...]

Originally released in 1977, This copy is a ‘Rounder’ re-release from 1982. 1 Free education in Nigeria 2 Onye ori obi 3 Simplicity 4 Nature Download Share

A special album, including the song ‘Sweet Mother’ – A song that went on to become the biggest African song of all time. Track Listing 1 Sweet mother 2 Wayo inlaw 3 Aki special 4 Christiana Download Share