Name: World Spirituality Classics 3 The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah
Brand: Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

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CDLBOP100

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Gatefold Sleeve with 24 Page Booklet.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-30

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Standard:20

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0680899010023

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

LPLBOP100

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Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

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0680899010016

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Artist

Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

African

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Luaka Bop

Alhaji Isah Sule, also known as Sir Waziri Oshomah, was born on February 12th, 1948 in Osomegbe Ekperi. He comes from a musical background, with his father being the famous Muslim Drummer "Meikidi" Chief Sule Oshomah Adikhale. Alhaji Waziri Oshomah started his musical journey as the Band Leader of the Osomegbe-Ekperi Primary School Band. After working with various government agencies and private companies, he formed his own band in July 1973.
With a rich heritage and experience in music, Alhaji Waziri Oshomah has become an influential figure in the industry. His talent and dedication have earned him the title of Waziri Daudu and Seriki Muslumi of Osomegbe Ekperi - a prestigious position next to the Village Head.
As an artist, Alhaji Waziri Oshomah's music is a reflection of his cultural roots and passion for traditional Nigerian rhythms. His unique style blends elements of Afrobeat, highlife, juju, and fuji to create captivating melodies that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Alhaji Waziri Oshomah begins his sermon before a dancing crowd. His lyrics warn about the vice of jealousy but the congregation is here to get down. We’re in a small part of Edo State in southern Nigeria called Afenmailand, which is known for being a harmonious region where Muslims and Christians live and dance together. The atmosphere is one of enjoyment, excitement, and pleasure, because to see Waziri perform is to be addressed, body and soul.

He’s the creator of a unique dance music that’s fused with local folk styles, highlife, and Western pop, and imbued with Islamic values— and he’s the greatest entertainer in all of Edo State.

This is the third volume in Luaka Bop’s critically acclaimed World Spirituality Classics series, illuminating the relationship between music and belief. It follows World Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda and World Spirituality Classics 2: The Time For Peace Is Now - Gospel Music About Us.