Akanbi Akeloyo and His Ijala Group “Vol one”

Akanbi Akeloyo and His Ijala Group
Vol one
Leader Records (Nigeria) 1983
LRCLS 38 (LP)
sleeve : VG+(SRW, TEOC, SPSE: 4cm crack on bottom, wear on edge and corner, light dirts.)
media : VG+/VG+(slightly surface noises and light click noises.)

This album by Akanbi Akeloyo and His Ijala Group was released in 1983 on Nigeria’s Leader Records. It is a musical expression deeply rooted in the traditions of the Yoruba people, the largest ethnic group in West Africa. Judging from the presence of a rifle on the cover, the lyrics likely carry a combative theme. The album features an intense interplay between uniquely phrased chants and the driving beats of talking drums, creating a dynamic and captivating listening experience. Akanbi Akeloyo’s raspy voice adds to the raw and visceral quality of the music. Compared to other Nigerian artists, this work exudes an especially strong sense of indigenous tradition. Highly recommended.

A1: E Rora Sare Onimoto
A3: Orin O Besin Je