Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
"Sound Time"
Format: World
0009
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Tracks:
- Oyolima
- Gwam Okwu
- Onu'Wa
- Makojo
- Ana Masi Ife Uwa
- Egwu Ogolo
- Nri Sports Di Uso
The undisputed master of Ibo Guitar Highlife, Chief Stephen Osadebe's music remains one of the premier sounds of Nigeria. Born in 1936, he trained with legends such as Stephen Amechi, nearing stardom before the Biafran war wiped out opportunities for Ibo artists in Nigeria. After the war, Osadebe began rebuilding his career and in 1984 reached his zenith with the multimillion selling Osondi Owendi. Today, Osadebe's reign in Highlife remains supreme. Blending elements of traditional highlife with funk, jazz, reggae, and even hints of 60's psychedelia, which is fueled by irrepressible wah-wah guitar, this powerful dance music explodes when matched with Osadebe's rich baritone voice and powerful lyrics addressing the social and cultural challenges of the era. Remastered from 70's and 80's releases on Polygram Nigeria, Sound Time displays the breadth and depth of Osadebe's prolific talents.
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