A lot has been said about how the Sound City generation of Nigerian artistes try so hard to attain commercial success that they lose the Nigerian-ness that separates them from the rest of the world.
Well . . . let's just take a moment to dust our vinyl records and rewind our tapes to pay respect to the true legends of Nigerian music.

Every man who knows a thing knows he knows not a damn thing at all. . . so I'll start by saying my knowledge of these greats are limited to what I listened to growing up.
Basically, artistes I learned to love are the ones my folks prefered

This is an open response thread . . . so y'all just post what songs(preferably with links) you found inspiring or just interesting from that era.
At the end of the day, we might have enough songs to make another mixtape . . .

are video clips or you tube clips allowed?

asha 80:

are video clips or you tube clips allowed?

Yeah . . . definitely.

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Gentleman - Fela Kuti

Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti is probably the most respected artistes from our continent.

Gentleman is one of his most popular songs, showcasing his musical genius on the saxophone with a solo that reminds one of other Jazz greats.
It takes us back to the 70's where Fela's musical genius showed in the way he controlled a band of a fusion of African drums and Western instruments. . . this was Fela showing us why he's internationally respected and still sending a sharp message that inspired of Nigerian pride.
A comic contrast of the African and Western cultures laced with mastery of sounds . . . that's Gentleman.

Africa hot, I like am so, I know what I go wear
But my friend don't know

He put im socks, he put im shoe
He put im pant, he put im singlet
He put im trouser, he put im shirt
He put im tie, he put im coat,
He come cover all with him hat. . .

He go sweat all over, he go faint, right down
He go smell like sh*t, he piss for body you no go know
I no be Gentleman like that

http://rapidshare.com/files/363795360/Gentleman.mp3.html

Wait for Me - King Sunny Ade & Onyeka Owenu

Erm . . . first, it might be quite interesting to know that these two legends were lovebirds
This Bollywood-ish tune sees two of them coming together in an attempt to helping to transfer the traditional African values of 'no sex before marriage' and also telling the parents about family planning.
Even if you miss the fact that they're sending African values, you can't help but appreciate the fusion of their voices.
KSA belting a track outside of his stereotypical fifteen minutes band recordings and he still does a great job.

http://rapidshare.com/files/363806646/Wait_For_Me.mp3.html

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How many people thought it was "Aroma Stylee"?

Eldee how many chicks did you try to churpz with this tune at AFSS?
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@eldee

I kinda only listen to Yoruba must, so. . . .

Best one so far:

There's two songs in this video. .  . plays the instrument for a while, then you hear voices lol

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Dr. Victor Olaiya - Baby Jowo / Ere Aladun (Audio)

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LOL eldee, do you want me to continue posting yoruba music or. . . .

chamotex:

Eldee how many chicks did you try to churpz with this tune at AFSS?

Hehehe . . . maynne girls loved Plantashun Boyz.
It felt like I was competing against Tuface.

FL Gators:

There's two songs in this video. .  . plays the instrument for a while, then you hear voices lol

I was watching an interview with the director of Saworo Ide for one of his other movies.
A white interviewer asked him if light-skinned women were preferred in Yoruba culture and he went into some B.S about how it's all about character.
I just kept laughing because this song was playing in the movie

kowa funmi loyan tutu mu oo . . . . . Classic!!

Best song ever!!!

FL Gators:

LOL eldee, do you want me to continue posting yoruba music or. . . .

Hehehe . . . definitely, where's Chief Ebenezer Obey??

chamotex:

kowa funmi loyan tutu mu oo . . . . . Classic!!

Best song ever!!!

*death*
Ko surprise me

eldee:

I was watching an interview with the director of Saworo Ide for one of his other movies.
A white interviewer asked him if light-skinned women were preferred in Yoruba culture and he went into some B.S about how it's all about character.
I just kept laughing because this song was playing in the movie

*death* rotfl
That movie was a classic sha

eldee:

Hehehe . . . definitely, where's Chief Ebenezer Obey??

Coming right up!

Does anyone have 'Ko ma bae lo ni o a . . . baby I wanna love you'??

chamotex:

kowa funmi loyan tutu mu oo . . . . . Classic!!

Best song ever!!!

We remixed every song to suit our dirty minds.
Good times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN-askbtv9g&feature=related

Mike Okri - Rhumba Dance

CHIEF COMMANDER EBENEZER OBEY - AWON ENIYAN LASON

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Awon abaniyan je, won beru Oluwa.

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chamotex:

kowa funmi loyan tutu mu oo . . . . . Classic!!

Best song ever!!!

It's called 'Baby Jowo'

Baby Jowo ko ma lo oooo, Omode se mi Baby mii da
Sissy jo wo ko gbe mi sa ya, ko wa funmi loya tutun mu oooo. . . . . Legendary!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnfiYKOOmbI&feature=related

Mike okri - Omoge

My favorite tune growing up!

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@ POST

Mine has to got be

Seyi Sodimu - Love Me Jeje

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KING SUNNY ADE - JA FUN MI

THIS IS A CLASSIC!!

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AMONA TETE MABO
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JESU BAMI GBERU MI DORI
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Wow, crazy (in a nice way) thread. But baba, no use rapidshare o. Use plunder.com or 4shared.com or any other phone-compatible site. Thanx

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A party ain't no party till they drop Merciful God! Oh my, I miss those late 80's & early naming ceremony

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Dr. Orlando Owoh ~ "Ifon Omimah Ni Moti Wa"

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Omiye Lala by Orlando Owoh and His Omimah Band
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