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

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LP-LBOP-0100

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-23

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Redeye

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Sales:8.875

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680899010016

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CD-LBOP-0100

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2022-10-28

680899010023

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Artist

Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

Genre US

Rest of World

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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 — known to his fans in southern Nigeria as the Oyoyo King, the Godfather of Afemai Music, the Etsako Super Star — is the originator of a form of Muslim highlife that fuses local folk styles with pan-Nigerian highlife and Western pop. A devout Muslim and an exemplar of religious piety in his community, Waziri has recorded more than 100 albums over the course of his decades-long career. To this day, he continues to perform to adoring audiences who regard him as the greatest entertainer in Edo State. This September, Luaka Bop brings you the best of Waziri’s illustrious career as the third installment of their critically acclaimed World Spirituality series.

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

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