Led by Nigerian-born multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer Fela Kut… Read Full Bio ↴Led by Nigerian-born multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer Fela Kuti (Fela Anikulapo Kuti), Koola Lobitos created a unique dance-inspiring hybrid incorporating the highlife music of Nigeria and Western jazz and R'n'B. With its powerful horn-driven arrangements and the piano playing of Wole Bucknor, the group laid the foundations for what evolved into the sounds of Afro-beat.
The original lineup of Koola Lobitos was assembled in the late '50s when Kuti was a student at Trinity College of Music in London, England. By 1961, the group was one of London's most popular rhythm'n'beat bands. Returning to Nigeria, in 1963, Kuti formed a second version of the band with Tony Allen (drums), Ojo Okeji (bass), Yinka Roberts (guitar), Isaac Olasugba (saxophone), Tunde Williams and Eddie Aroyewu (trumpet), Tex Becks and Uwaifo (tenor saxophone), and Fred Lawal (guitar).
Attempting to reach a more global audience, Kuti relocated the band to the United States in 1969. Although they performed in clubs along the West Coast, the group continued to struggle financially. Upon their return to Nigeria, at the beginning of 1970, the group was renamed Fela Kuti & Afrika 70. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide
The original lineup of Koola Lobitos was assembled in the late '50s when Kuti was a student at Trinity College of Music in London, England. By 1961, the group was one of London's most popular rhythm'n'beat bands. Returning to Nigeria, in 1963, Kuti formed a second version of the band with Tony Allen (drums), Ojo Okeji (bass), Yinka Roberts (guitar), Isaac Olasugba (saxophone), Tunde Williams and Eddie Aroyewu (trumpet), Tex Becks and Uwaifo (tenor saxophone), and Fred Lawal (guitar).
Attempting to reach a more global audience, Kuti relocated the band to the United States in 1969. Although they performed in clubs along the West Coast, the group continued to struggle financially. Upon their return to Nigeria, at the beginning of 1970, the group was renamed Fela Kuti & Afrika 70. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide
Wadele Wa Rohin
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Highlife Time Everybody knows how much he meant to you, baby But you…
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@colemank1407
Great share this.. Can't get enough of this tune atm.. Pure feel good energy..
@fkagrids5599
Love this one.
@inxtrmis
Great job Zefouw!!! Love it.
@oronbaba
This track is from 1968, though.... not 1965.
@magdalenagarciabenites999
Rock de los 80
@mrBrown-vo5gz
No.
@astrognat
...Hello Zefouw, great video upload - however, the title is - wadele, wa royin - not robin, ...'royin' means to 'give account' meant in that special Yoruba way of 'Give a tremendous account of whassup' - 'Iroyin' in Yoruba means 'News'. Cheers!
@Getlost55
So what exactly does Wadele Wa Royin mean?
@UKMikey
Hit 'Em Up by the rap artist Afrikan Boy heavily samples this cut
@colemank1407
Yeah tagging that sample brought me here..