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Back in the Day Series – Nigerian Pop Music (80s)
Back in the 80s, the Nigerian pop scene was filled with very good imports from the USA and to a lesser extent the UK. Nigerians were fed on a weekly diet of Don Cornelius’ Soul Train TV show. Most folks at the time could reel without blinking, track after track on the latest Evelyn King album. Some of these artists staged concerts in Nigeria thanks to Ben Bruce – groups like Lakeside, Kool & the gang and so on.
Locked up in a quiet corner and still doing their thing were a collection of Nigerian pop (or Afro Soul) musicians. At the time, piracy wasn’t so much an issue. People were actually buying LPs and cassettes. However there were a significant number of folks that did pop into record stores and recorded a selection of tracks onto a cassette (Chrome/Metal – BASF and Sony made some money at the time). You had to pay for this service, and one wonders whether your payment ever made its way back to the artist. The copyright laws were rather slack at the time, but everyone seemed happy with this arrangement. Hindsight being such a great thing, I am pretty sure that most of the musicians at the time would have preferred a better deal. Still…
This post at any rate lists and pays tribute to some of the folks that made it to the top of the tree. They were household names at the time and some of the names listed are still relevant to the music industry today. Some have gone on to do other things while a few are no longer with us. As with many things, I may have skipped a few names…please fill in the blanks
Mandy Ojugbana
Stella Monye
Bongos Ikwe
Dizzy k Falola
Felix Liberty
Evi Edna Ogoli
Bonny Mark
Charlie Boy
Ras kimono
Majek Fashek
Onyeka Onwenu
Vera Ifudu
Chris Okotie
Chris Mba
Funmi Adams
Sonny Okosuns
Bright Chimezie
Oritz williki
Tina Onwudiwe (late)
The Mandators
Christy Essien Igbokwe
Alex Zitto
Jide Obi
Oby Onyioha
Peterside Otung
Alex O
Lorraine Okotie
Mike Okri
Blackie
And many more, we salute una. God bless you all.
Ababoy blogs @ http://mbafive.blogspot.com
Muti This
omodudu | Jul 11, 2007 | Reply
Felyx and Mozyz
Uchenna | Aug 24, 2007 | Reply
nice list you have there! if i could be forgiven for nitpicking, a few corrections i would like to make….
Bunny Mack was Sierra Leonean, not Nigerian. of course, his music was pretty big in Nigeria (and most of the African continent)
rather than “Vera Ifudu” you mean “Dora (Theadora) Ifudu”
and i would add
Jake Sollo
The Esbee Family
Terry Mackson
BLO
Uche Ibeto
Nelly Uchendu
Veno
Carol Bridi
Harry Mosco
George Ema
Toby Foyeh
and so on…
Jasmine | Sep 1, 2007 | Reply
Alex O. now operates in South Africa- runs an Audiovisual Company…
Kunle | Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
I found this website while looking for one of my all time favourite singers,and what a joy! Many thanks to Ababoy for refreshing my memory about other singers. Thanks too to Uchenna about Dora Ifudu, who I was looking for in the first place. I was beginning to question my memory on whether it was ‘Dora’ or ‘Vera’. Does anyone know what she’s up to? Been trying to download her music but so far it’s not been possible. Ah, well.
Uchenna | Sep 12, 2007 | Reply
Kunle:
glad i was able to help you out there… let’s see if i can do it again!
after Dora Ifudu walked away from the music scene in the 1980s, i understand she left the country and worked on other things, such as visual arts. she even had exhibitions in New York: http://www.nimbusartcentre.com/exhibition.htm (scroll down to “International (Away)” and look at “The Return”)
as of a few years ago, she was talking about making a comeback to music, though:
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:980vSWaHcJoJ:www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/highsociety/2004/june/25/highsociety-june25-03.htm+%22dora+ifudu%22+biafra&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us
as for downloading her songs, which ones are you looking for? i post a lot of vintage Naija pop music on my blog, and i intend to add some of her stuff soon…
hope that info is useful to you!
BOLANLE | Sep 18, 2007 | Reply
Toby Foyeh is alive and doing very well.
He has been touring in Europe, Canada and the United States.
An internet search will reveal he currently tours with his group Orchestra Africa promoting a version of Afro rock
Bolanle
Uchenna | Sep 18, 2007 | Reply
yeah, i saw Toby Foyeh a few years ago… was quite interesting as i hadn’t heard anything about him since the days of “Ore Mi,” “I’m On Fire” and all that!
Jacqui | Oct 2, 2007 | Reply
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get music by Blackie from? I used to love his music and never kept anything, I have been looking everywhere for the album “Rosie” but in vain.
Hope you can help.
Cheers.
Uchenna | Oct 2, 2007 | Reply
Jacqui:
for now, just manage this one song “Rosie” first… afterwards i go try hook you up with some other Blackky (email me if i forget!)
“Rosie” http://www.divshare.com/download/2195022-f47
Korekola | Oct 5, 2007 | Reply
Abeg make una hook me up too. I don tire for this American song. My Children actualy like Lagbaja. Since they have not been to Nigeria before, the best I couls do is let them listen to Naija music.
Korekola | Oct 5, 2007 | Reply
Abeg I no mind if you sabi hook me up too. I go even buy if I know where to get the album.
Jacqui | Oct 7, 2007 | Reply
Uchenna,
Thanks a lot for the download link. I’m really looking forward to receiving the other songs. Many many many thanks. I really appreciate it.
Dan | Oct 7, 2007 | Reply
Check these sites
http://www.deeowo.podomatic.com/
http://djdeemoney.imeem.com/
Jacqui | Oct 10, 2007 | Reply
Dan,
Many thanks for the very helpful links.
Have a nice day.
Dan | Oct 10, 2007 | Reply
It appears music can be bought and download from this site as well:
http://www.africanloft.com/internet-based-music-vending-at-funafriccom/
Kunle | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply
Hi Uchena, Sorry for my late reply. Many thanks for the update on Dora Ifudu. The songs I’m looking for are in her ‘The way we are album’. So tracks like ‘The way we are’, one haunting ballad with the following lyrics: “What is wrong with that/What is wrong with that/I ask you/Everything is alright…”. Then there’s this massive Ibo (or Calabar?) song. Again I don’t know the title, but will attempt to type the lyrics: “Ma tam gba egbuobi ashe…” Hope all this makes sense. Thanks once again. Have a good week.
Kunle
Uchenna | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply
hmmm… The Way We Are?
don’t really recall that one… I only remember two of her albums, First Time Out and This Time Around (Twice As Much)…. i’ll search a bit and see if i can identify the songs you’re talking about, though.
Kunle | Oct 31, 2007 | Reply
You know what, Uchenna? You’re right. The album is called ‘First Time Around’ with ‘The Way We Are’ being one of the tracks on the album! Missed out on the second album, though. How did you find it? Cheers.
Kunle
Ezenwankwo | Dec 6, 2007 | Reply
The only good memory I have of the 80’s are all those great pop songs that shaped our social life then.When ever the present day realities of our shattered nation Nigeria wants to bring me down’I reflect on thr relics of our pop music of 80’s.Those songs have psychological healing powers behind them.Then Nigeria was sweet.Will a season like that ever come again?
kenneth onaghise | Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
what about me kenneth onaghise i played 4 shack of portharcourt
Ajibola A | Jan 4, 2008 | Reply
pls someone shld tell me about the educational background of Charley boy(Charles chukwudifu oputa. My friend and I are arguing wether the guy read mass comm or history. thanks
Misi | Jan 4, 2008 | Reply
@Ajibola A, he read medicine in OAU…just kidding. He actually studied history in LASU. So what did you say?
Walt | Jan 21, 2008 | Reply
I would like to contact singer Carol Bridi, if you have an email address for her. I am an old old friend who lost touch with her. Thanks for your help.
kamsprod | Jan 24, 2008 | Reply
hi who can send me CAROL BRIDI”shake the dust” track.will be trade it with rare and nice boogie funk?
Uchenna | Feb 1, 2008 | Reply
Korekola–
sorry i didn’t see your reply before… which songs are you looking for? is it Lagbaja?
kamsprod | Feb 2, 2008 | Reply
i search CAROL BRIDI ’shake the dust’ on lp one family 1984
thx alls
McNeal | Feb 4, 2008 | Reply
There is this song by Felix Liberty… it has ‘I’m your loverboy, loverboy, I’m your gilrfriend…
I wish I could get that song.
Uchenna | Feb 5, 2008 | Reply
McNeal…
i’ll post that song for you tomorrow.
fredricka williams | Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
hello i am Carol Bridi’s odlest daughter, she is pleased by this request she wanted me to tell you her email address is cbwministries@yahoo.com
JULIET CRAVEN | Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
I NEED ALEX O EMAIL ADDRESS, ANYBODY CARE TO HELP OUT JULIET
Uchenna | Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
Juliet -
Alex O can be reached at his website http://www.digiaudiovisuals.com/ALEXO-About.html
or drop him a message at Myspace http://www.myspace.com/1alexo
JULIET CRAVEN | Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
UCHENNA THANKS FOR THE EMAIL OF ALEX O. NOW I NEED MORE INFORMATION .IAM LOOKING FOR THE WHEREABOUT OF NICHOLAS AIGBOKHAN AND GODDY AWENEGEME OR AWENS,THE TWO GENTLE MEN ARE FROM OLD BENDEL STATE. THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO BE IN LAGOS OR SOMEWHERE IN NIGERIA. IF I CAN GET THAT INFORMATION I WILL APPRECIATE IT . THANKS JULIET
Uchenna | Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
kamsprod -
email me.
gabu | May 7, 2008 | Reply
Does any one have Theadora Ifudus LP “First Time Out” on Lp or mp3? I heard it once and have been looking for it for ages.
Thanks So Much
ga
Great Ogande | May 25, 2008 | Reply
Juliet Craven is a wanted woman living in Texas. Uchenna, don’t get involved with her. She looks up names, and sends threatening e-mails to them.
Courtesy-Profit Masters. Should we post her photos so that Nigerians will be careful?
PAT TAINK | May 30, 2008 | Reply
great ogande you are a big fool get ready for a lawsuit by the profitmasters
Akuko na egwu | Jul 14, 2008 | Reply
Thee was a child pop singer in the eighties. She may have been a one hit wonder. Don’t remember her name or album title but she was very popular. She might have been from lagos. Anybody know who I’m trying to remember?
Misi | Jul 14, 2008 | Reply
@Akuko na egwu – are you talking about Chichi of Africa?
Uchenna | Jul 21, 2008 | Reply
Yvonne Maha?
MAD ENTER | Jul 21, 2008 | Reply
MAY BE
Lauvia | Jul 24, 2008 | Reply
Hello everybody,
I’ve been looking for a long time for Bongos Ikwe’s album “Still Searching” unsuccessfully.
Could somebody send me this album in a zip-file to my email?
Blueray00@gmx.de
Thanks a lot for your help!!
Lauvia
Lauvia | Jul 24, 2008 | Reply
Sorry the right email is Blueray81@gmx.de
b.wise | Jul 25, 2008 | Reply
wonder where i can get lemmy jackson’s tonight album.yesterday saw alex zitto’s tickle me video on tv.it was awesome.where can see that album.plssssss.!!!
b.wise | Jul 25, 2008 | Reply
lemmy jackson’s
b.wise | Jul 25, 2008 | Reply
lemmy jackson’s tonight album
Ugo | Jul 27, 2008 | Reply
RE: Theadora Ifudu – LP “First Time Around” (Twice as much)
I have this LP, still brand new and sealed!
If you intend to buy check me out on ebay or email me. I have loads of vintage Nigerian music for disposal – Cloud 7, Bright Chimezie, Sonny Okosun, Oliver De Coque, Osadebe, Onyeka Onwenu, Harcourt Whyte, Chris Okotie, Ikengas, oriental Bros, Prince Nico Mbarga, Victor Uwaifo, Original Brothers, Orlu Brothers, Mike Ejeagha etc. Give me a shout!
ebay: jaguarking27
Ugo | Jul 27, 2008 | Reply
CORRECTION
RE: Theadora Ifudu – LP “This Time Around” (Twice as much)
Please note the correct title of the LP
Ugo | Jul 27, 2008 | Reply
RE: BONGOS IKWUE’S TRACK – STILL SEARCHING
For those of you looking for this track, look for the CD titled “BLACK STAR LINER- REGGAE FROM AFRICA” widely available new on eBay for less than $10 especially for those in USA or check out amazon for any resellers. This CD is high quality and the best you will ever find in quality! I’ve owned this CD for 8 years now!
Track listing
1. Third World – Sonny Okosun
2. Carry On – Sabanoh
3. You Can Make It – Cloud “7″
4. Still Searching – Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies
5. Leaking Heart – Sabanoh
6. Destiny – Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis
7. Kokolioko – Miatta Fahnbulleh
8. Fire in Soweto – Sonny Okosun
Check it out folks!
b.wise | Jul 27, 2008 | Reply
still i like 2 have lemmy jackson’s tonight
Emeka | Aug 2, 2008 | Reply
Can any body tell me where I can download or get this song. I don’t know the artist. But the title of the song is ” Babe Kilode”. I t goes like this: ‘Kiss me/need you/I never let you go’ Babe Kilode.
Your help will be appreciated
Uchenna | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Emeka -
the song you are thinking of is “Baby Kilode” by Dizzy K. Falola… i can probably upload the song for you later. drop me an email to remind me, y’hear?
Emeka | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Uchenna,
Thanks very much for your help.I don’t know your email address. When will you be able to upload that song, or do you want my email so that you can drop it on my mail box.
Lauvia | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
Hello everybody,
does any body know where I can download the entire Album
“Still Searching” von Bongos Ikwue. On this Album we have songs like I think Still Searching, Amen, What’s Gona Be Gona Be…
Thanks a lot for helping me
Emeka | Aug 9, 2008 | Reply
Uchenna-
Hi, my email address is eessj@hotmail.com. I would appreciate it if you will be kind enough to email me the Dizzy K Falola song ‘Babe Kilode’.
Just wondering if you still have the following songs
Nwaadanma Alex O
I wanna get loose : Alex O
Love can make it work: Alex O
She is the wonam I love : Iyke Peters
Tonight: Jide Obi
Michael Krevolin | Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
I was interested to know if you still had a copy of the Theadora Ifudu First Time Out lp for sale. Let me know at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Take care
Michael
Uchenna | Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
Michael Krevolin–
i have that LP for sale.
email me.
bodie | Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
uchenna
can you please send me the song Baby kilode by dizzy k falola my email is bodieb2005@yahoo.com
Udemsandco | Sep 6, 2008 | Reply
Can you pls give the direct e-mail address of Nigeria Charley Boy? my name is John 08060672657, 08089431283
Patrick A. Ogundero | Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
Hello dear Uchenna; Please could you send me (or post on YouTube) the songs:
“I’m onto you” (by Onyeka Onwenu, sang around 1980/81) and
“I love you for the things you do” (by ‘Dora Ifudu).
Thanks
Yours sincerely,
Patrick A.
Uchenna | Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
Patrick -
don’t think i can send them since you didn’t include your email address…
anyway, i would say just keep an eye on my blog (click on my name) and i’ll probably post them there soon.
Theo | Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
Does any one know any website or link to a reggae album released in 1990 or 1991 by young Nigerian boys. Although I am not sure of the title but one of the tracks says “waiting for the time, waiting for the day, weeping to the rastas, waiting for the time my lord”.
If anyone can help me with this, I will be very appreciative as I have been trying to figure out how to get the album but all to no avail. My e-mail address is love2nnelly@yahoo.com
Uchenna | Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
Theo -
you are thinking of the album “Yardstick” by The New Waves (a.k.a. The Dready Boys)
yes, i believe i have it.
Patrick A. Ogundero | Oct 19, 2008 | Reply
Dear Uchenna,
Please could you send me:
“Time time” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“Give a woman a chance” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“Give peace/me a chance” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“I’m onto you” (by Onyeka Onwenu, sang around 1980/81).
“I love you for the things you do” (by ‘Dora Ifudu).
“Let me (light your fire)” by Chris Okotie; sang around 1976/77).
and if possible; opening and closing themes of “mirror in the sun”; “Ripples”; “behind the clouds”; “turning wheel”.
My E-mail address is :ademola_ogundero@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
Patrick A. Ogundero | Oct 19, 2008 | Reply
Dear Uchenna,
Please could you send me:
“Time time” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“Give a woman a chance” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“Give peace/me a chance” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“I’m onto you” (by Onyeka Onwenu, sang around 1980/81).
“I love you for the things you do” (by ‘Dora Ifudu).
“Let me (light your fire)” by Chris Okotie; sang around 1976/77).
and if possible; opening and closing music themes of past t.v. soap program episodes:
“mirror in the sun”;
“Ripples”;
“Behind the clouds”;
“Turning wheel”.
My E-mail address is :ademola_ogundero@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
Yours sincerely,
Patrick
qmymailq | Oct 23, 2008 | Reply
when they speak about dizzy k falola’s tunes, they always only mention ‘baby kilode’… shebi na dizzy k also sing “xcuse me baby, baby, baby, you make me feel so fine …xcuse me baby, baby, baaaaby, you make me feel so fine”. abi i don confuse am?? if anybody get that track – xcuse me baby.. please o. my email addresss is my name at the top, also add @yahoo.com.
in the meantime if you wan go down mostly 80s old skool mix, e dey here for yer download and listening pleasure
http://www.4shared.com/file/68020922/d53aed4/FLX_12_-_long_hot_summer_night_UL.html
i dey patiently wait for that dizzy k track o!! lol ..
peace
Rene | Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
Anyone got a copy of Lemmy Jackson’s album Tonight? Released on Time Communications in 1981..
Gbenga | Feb 3, 2009 | Reply
Dizzy k Falola, Tinwa Tinwa …. do anyone remember that track
Gbenga | Feb 3, 2009 | Reply
Dear Uchenna,
Please could you send me:
“Time time” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“Give a woman a chance” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“Give peace/me a chance” (by Christy Essien Igbokwe).
“I’m onto you” (by Onyeka Onwenu, sang around 1980/81).
“I love you for the things you do” (by ‘Dora Ifudu).
“Let me (light your fire)” by Chris Okotie; sang around 1976/77).
and if possible; opening and closing music themes of past t.v. soap program episodes:
“mirror in the sun”;
“Ripples”;
“Behind the clouds”;
“Turning wheel”.
gbengaodusanya@yahoo.com
Uchenna | Feb 3, 2009 | Reply
Gbenga -
I actually emailed you twice at the address you indicated and it bounced back to me twice.
Tony | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna-
How do i go about obtaining Dora Ifudu’s album? Been looking for a particular song that I believe she sang….
Thanks
Tony
Tony | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
And…
While I’m at it do u have ‘omoge’ by Mike Okri?
Uchenna | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
Tony –
What is the title of the song you are looking for?
Uchenna | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
For “Omoge,” check here:
http://combandrazor.blogspot.com/2008/03/omoge.html
Tony | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna-
That was quick. Much appreciated.
About the song, not sure what the title is but I do know part of the lyrics are:
“when will it be right time for us ….. whennnnn willl it be right time for us” and she sings it in a seductive tone.
This might not help at all in any way but that is all I really remember.However, when I hear it.. I will know it.
PS: Thanks for the omoge link. Fully downloaded and currently in my playlist.
Uchenna | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
I know the song in question.
I’m actually going to post a feature on Dora Ifudu on my blog in the next two weeks and that song will probably be there… If you want the song in the meantime, uh…. well, let me have your email address, I guess.
Tony | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna-
You just made my whole day.
Whats the name of the song?
Email: manero_49@hotmail.com
Regards
Tony
Dotun | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna,
U will really make my day if you can send me any of these songs:
Dizzy K Falola – Excuse me Baby, Baby Kilode, Tiwa ntiwa
Felix Liberty – Loverboy, Chichi
Kris Okotie – I Need Someone, ABC
Toby Foyeh – I’m on fire, Ore Mi, Disco Woman.
Thanks
Dotun
Dotun007@aol.com
onojolu | Mar 11, 2009 | Reply
I love the place and i’ll keep on coming back cos the info in here brings joy to my soul.does anyone have/knows a link or links where i can get chirs okotie music
thanks
much love to u all
Ade | Mar 11, 2009 | Reply
Hi Uchena,
I wonder if you can help with the following
Dora Ifudu
I like you for the things you do
When will it be the right time for us?
Blackky
Rosie
Alex O
Celebrate
Thanks
Ade | Mar 11, 2009 | Reply
Hi Uchena,
I wonder if you can help with the following
Dora Ifudu
I like you for the things you do
When will it be the right time for us?
Blackky
Rosie
Alex O
Celebrate
Thanks
Curtis | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna,
Do you still have the Theadora Ifudu LP for sale? I’m looking for the “First Time Out” LP on Theagart Records.
Curtis | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna, my e-mail address is: curtisk1977@yahoo.co.uk
ellice egbo | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
Hi Uchenna,
there was this group in the 80s that featured Majek Fashek . the song goes like this”Stand up its time to fight don’t mess with me cos i know my right from my left ….” another one goes like this”we need each other more than ever before”.
kind tell me their name if you know them Please Please please.
reply to my mail.
egboakpome@yahoo.com
Oyinkan | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
Hi, do you have Stella Monye Omoge? or please just let me know a full list of songs you have. I would love to hear from you. my email add is oyinkaogundipe(at)yahoo(dot)com.
please please please…. Thanks!!!
Oyinkan | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
I had a typo the first time it is oyinkanogundipe at yahoo dot com
Hi, do you have Stella Monye Omoge? or please just let me know a full list of songs you have. I would love to hear from you. my email add is oyinkaogundipe(at)yahoo(dot)com.
please please please…. Thanks!!!
Oyinkan | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
What about Onyeka owenu (Choices) I can’t find it anywhere.
it’s time when we had to make a choice
take a chance on the kind of love we want
is it love with piece of mind
Oyinkan | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
What about Onyeka owenu (Choices) I can’t find it anywhere.
it’s time when we had to make a choice
take a chance on the kind of love we want
is it love with piece of mind
this is Oyinkan again .
nigeria | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
come to my blog,i exchange lps
nigeriaforever@blogspot.com
Obinna | May 3, 2009 | Reply
Hello All….
I am looking for Orlu Brothers and Tony Okoroji
PLEASE HELP
THANK YOU
CHIEF UCHE | May 29, 2009 | Reply
Please,
I have been looking for a group of songs for the past 5 years. I just found out that Iyke Peters made one of them called “She is the woman I love”. Can someone tell me how I cn find it. Also, There was a song that was made way back that went like this: “Please darling..my lover…oo baby..I’ll love you and I will never let you go”. I would like to know who made that song and what is it called. THANKS
Also, thanks Uchenna A.K.A. my namesake for all the info
CHIEF UCHE | May 29, 2009 | Reply
Thanks all for the info
BENNY | May 29, 2009 | Reply
please can anyone send me most of the songs written here……..my email is allipikin@yahoo.com pleasssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
BENNY | May 29, 2009 | Reply
uchena….pls can i get link to most of these songs of yesteryears…plssssssssssssssss
Tee | Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
I have all of Dora Ifudu’s records which i have converted to CDs. Can upload if told how. Anyone interested?
Ade | Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Hi Tee,
I am interested in Dora Ifudu’s song particularly “The way we are”. It goes like this “I like you for the things you do,the things you do bring out the best of me, my love etc”
Tee | Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
Ade, how do I send it to you?
Ade | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
My e-mail is aatanda@btinternet.com
Leon Aka Ragise | Jul 8, 2009 | Reply
can you please upload The new waves albums or post links? Alex O,Alex Zitto, Ese Agase..etc would also be nice.
Leon Aka Ragise | Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
Does anyone have Reggae take over by Dready Samiko, Best Agoha. and this title.Cantata…Garagara ewuchala (Igbo Reggae)
Leon Aka Ragise | Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
Ginikam mereni umu uwa..Loneliness is killing me.. Igbo Reggae by a female singer..any help on the singer’s name and link to her songs..Thanks
Ugo | Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
Hello again my people,
Bentleyfunk (http://bentleyfunk.blogspot.com/) has some rare collection of naija stuff for you to listen to including Alex O – Getting Loose (1988), Christy Essien Igbokwe – Give Peace A Chance (1980), and that of Harry Mosco, Chris Mba, Dizzy K, ICE CREAM – Everlasting Love, Jide Obi, Oby Onyioha etc. Check out the other bentleyfunk links and you will be amazed with what you can find there! Goodluck
Ugo | Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
Hi folks,
The great Oriental Brothers International Led By Godwin Kabaka Okpara’s compilation CD still available at a very good price from sternsmusic. Excellent quality CD from the Flame Tree label!
Tracks:
01 Nwa Ada Di Nma
02 Onye Si Nani Ya Biri
03 Anam Ele Chi
04 Onwetarani Nye Ibi Efe
05 Akwa Uwa
06 Onye Oma
07 Nwayi Di Ya Bu Eze
08 Chi Awu Otu
Also on offer is Sonny Okosun – Liberation [1984] (Sealed LP), label: Shanachie
Check them out!
belasri | Aug 2, 2009 | Reply
hello, i’m french and sorry but i don’t speak english very well. I like nigerian music of the 70’s and 80’s. I would like some albums of theadora ifudu. My favorit songs is four in a tangle. I really appriciate if anybody can send me theadora ifudu 2 albums first time out and this time around in zip files only please. Thank you very much, i search them for long times
belasri | Aug 2, 2009 | Reply
sorry i’ve forgotten my e-mail address : s.belasri@laposte.net
Brian | Aug 17, 2009 | Reply
Hi all, can anyone advise how I may get hold of songs by the late Justina….Tina Onwudewei, any and all please.
Brian | Aug 31, 2009 | Reply
Hi all out there this just as a follow up reminder….I am seeking how to get hold of all song, CD etc as recorded by the late Tina(Justina) Onwudewei.
More…… any/all information, contacts on her life and times.
Brian
Uchenna | Aug 31, 2009 | Reply
I’ll be blogging about Tyna later…
Keni | Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
Please does anyone know where i can get the full profile of \mike \Okri? History and discograpgy? Do u know when this wonderful track by Mike Okri “Time na money” was actually released?
HELP
MsMak | Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Hi,
Does anyone have any information on how i can get tracks by Esse Agesse and Tyna Onwudiwe?
Brian Wikinson | Sep 22, 2009 | Reply
Uchenna….Hi this is Brian from earlier mail in August and still looking to purchase Tina Onwudewei songs, recordings, video’s, also anything on her life and times, when shall you be writing up on this please?
Brian.
Dgurus | Oct 1, 2009 | Reply
This my first time 2 visit this site and men did I enjoy it!It took me back 2 when music was music in Naija.Keep up d good work.
Ben | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
I don’t know who you are but for sake take down that hateful statement.
Brian | Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Hi Uchenna, how atre you? Any time to set up on the Tina Onwudewi blob as proposed earlier please?
All/everyone, would appreciate any contact that can put me in touch with purchasing/locating of all and every recording by Tina…..any help please?
Joe Asikpo | Oct 27, 2009 | Reply
Dear Uchenna,
I am just coming across your blog for the first time.
I didn’t see the following names on the list
Terra Kota
Daniel Wilson
sweat
Extacy(Ben Bruce’s siblings)
Electric dream(from OAU,IFE)
Bassey Black(pioneer reggae artiste)
Nkono Teles (Cameroon born producer and artiste)
The Doves
Junior and pretty(Afro rap)
Emphasis(Rap)
Ofege(70’s)
J.M Baggie(rap)
martha Ulaeto
Mannix Okonkwo
Jambos express
The Apostles(70’s)
Emma Ogosi(Evi Edna’s hubby)
Segun Robert(First Nigerian rap act i could recollect)
Soki Ohale(used to be popular in Aba and other eastern towns)
Edmond spice
The list is long and they were really Good
jasmine | Nov 21, 2009 | Reply
NIGERIA FLASH-BACK MEGAMIX link to download
http://www.zshare.net/audio/68695686a1081555/
GOOD OLD DAYS NIGERIA
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Naija Jamz Vol 4, http://www.zshare.net/audio/6560831287f18c3b/
Miss k | Nov 25, 2009 | Reply
Great to see a refresher of all our Nigerian pop stars ! Does anyone know how i can get all onyeka onwenu and dora ifudu’s songs?
Welldone for updating us ! Julie coker( my dad has one of her folksong albums and its wicked) and the lijadu sisters were great as well.
Miracle | Nov 25, 2009 | Reply
Can anyone tell me where I can get the following songs:
1. Eko dara pupo–By Funmi Adams
2. Bata mi a dun Ko ko ka–By Funmi Adams
3. Omode o e gbo ohun ti mo fe so—By Funmi Adams
4. Oko mi ye—By Stella Monye
5. Omoge—By Stell Monye.
I would like to have these songs sent to my email address (bigproject4u@yahoo.com). Many thanks and God bless you all.
THE FATHER | Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
The artist in question was Oby Nwankwo. I hope this information helps
Tee | Jan 27, 2010 | Reply
Here is a link to Dora Ifudu’s “The Way We Are” that I just uploaded on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU15qLjpKBU
Tee | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
Check out Dora Ifudu’s “When Will it be Right Time” thru this YouTube video I just made :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncYmOh-E4zo
Tee | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
Another Dora Ifudu song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncYmOh-E4zo
Tee | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
I just made and uploaded a YouTube video of “Ereyon” by Gbubemi Amas from the Amas Grill album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viiEv8kF-wc&feature=related
Tee | Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
Here is a YouTube link to Theodora Ifudu’s Ada from “This Time Around (Twice As Much)”album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BusuS8vReEE&feature=related
Tee | Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
Here is a Youtube I uploaded of Dora Ifudu’s “When Will It be the Right Time”from her first album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncYmOh-E4zo&feature=related
Tee | Feb 14, 2010 | Reply
OK guys, I just uploaded a YouTube video of “Love Ain’t No Holiday” by Native. Check it out and leave your comments and ratings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDdF60nBWY
Lilian | Apr 7, 2010 | Reply
Hi there
Does anyone know which Cloud 7’s song contains the lyric “revolution, fighting for your” . . . .
I can’t for the strangest reason remember!
Ikenna Aduaka | Jul 23, 2010 | Reply
Dear Uchenna,
Please can you email me the Songs by New Waves. If you have all their Tracks, please can you send it to me. You will make my day if you do.
My Email address is eyekman@gmail.com or ikn283@yahoo.com
Best Regards
victor ogude | Aug 11, 2010 | Reply
Alex o was more like a brother to me,i am of the opinion that many people in that era did not entirely understand the wealth of blessings and talent he was bestowed with.I was there from the very beginning and i was first-hand witness to his dexterity in music and i was also present when he took his lumps at Paradiso courtesy of Yinka craig who did not think Alex was ready to be a star.Subsequently,we went to the great steve Rhodes who i watched transformed Alex into a student of music.Hey anyone who cares,pls tell Alex to hit me up on my email.