Highlife maestro, Godwin Opara, popularly called Kabaka, has died at the age of 77. His management announced his passing in a statement released by its Chief Operating Officer, Ammarachi Anyanwu today March 22. According to the statement, the music icon who pioneered and revolutionised Highlife music died on …
Read More »Kabaka’s ‘Abialam’ sets Highlife record with chart performance
Kabaka and His Oriental Brothers International‘ new album ‘Abialam’ peaks at NO. 24 on Apple Music Top 100 Chart worldwide. In a groundbreaking moment for African highlife music, Kabaka and His …
Read More »The OAF Highlife Talent Show
… Nigeria’s premiere Highlife talent hunt Calling all Highlife enthusiasts! The Olusegun Agagu Foundation is delighted to announce a first-of-it’s-kind electrifying event – the OAF Highlife Talent Show! The OAF Highlife Talent Show aims to support and showcase new rising stars, talented vintage musicians or even small bands looking to …
Read More »The OAF Highlife talent show… Nigeria’s premiere Highlife talent hunt
The OAF Highlife Talent Show aims to support and showcase new rising stars, talented vintage musicians or even small bands looking to bring evergreen Highlife songs to life…with their own unique modern twist. It is the perfect opportunity to showcase our grand historical culture alongside modern creative skills on a …
Read More »Highlife group, The Cavemen returns with new single ‘Adaugo’
Date of Release: November 11th, 2022 Producer: The Cavemen, Duktor Sett The Cavemen – Adaugo Pulse Nigeria Length: 3 minutes 51 seconds Details/Takeaway: The Cavemen returns with a new love tune that combines their stellar use of Highlife and silky …
Read More »How has Igbo highlife music evolved in the 21st century?
To talk about the Igbo Highlife Music, we have to draw years back after the civil war from 1967-1970, the period which greatly influenced the music genre. It was a period when everybody believed the Igbos, an indigenous race, found in the Eastern Part of the country, Nigeria would cease to …
Read More »Edo Highlife Singer, Osayomore Is Dead
Joseph Osayomore popular Edo highlife singer and activist has died. The veteran artiste died at age 69, five months before his 70th birthday. The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Edo chapter announced his death on Saturday, June 11. Comrade Willy Eghe-Nova, PMAN Administrator/Governor, Edo State Chapter said in a …
Read More »Edo highlife legend, Osayomore Joseph is dead
Edo highlife legend, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph is dead. Osayomore died five months to his 70th birthday, as confirmed in a statement released by Edo State Chapter of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) on Saturday June 11. Comrade Willy Eghe-Nova, PMAN Administrator/Governor, Edo State Chapter said in a statement; “PMAN …
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