Alhaji (Chief) Sikiru Ayinde Barrister And His Supreme Fuji Commanders
Nigeria
Sily Oluyole Records (Nigeria) 1983
SKOLP 022 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(SRW, wear on corner)
media : EX/EX(some slight surface noise)
An album released in 1983 by Alhaji (Chief) Sikiru Ayinde Barrister And His Supreme Fuji Commanders, a large ensemble led by Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, a prominent musician representing Nigeria's Yoruba-speaking region who released a vast number of works under various names since the 1960s. This work allows you to experience the true essence of "Fuji," a musical style conceived by Sikiru himself, which emerged from the Yoruba Muslim community, incorporating and integrating Yoruba musical styles such as Apala, Sakara, and Awurebe. This is a masterpiece where a soulful vocal and chorus work groove around the sticky beat of the talking drum. It is said that Sikiru's role as a social and political storyteller is strongly emphasized in this work.
A1: Oro Ibo
B2: Eni Bi Eni