“Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz
present to you ‘Good Father'”, na het onnavolgbare succes van
zijn album ‘Sweet Mother’ uit 1976 bracht Prince Nico Mbarga
ode aan zijn complete familie. Platen als Family Movement,
Lucky marriage, Sweet Family en deze Good Father zijn duide-
lijk pogingen het succes van Sweet Mother te evenaren. Sweet
Mother verkocht wereldwijd meer dan 13.000.000 kopieën.
We hadden reeds zestien van zijn albums, het was hoog tijd
voor nummer zeventien. Down, deel en luister ..

“Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz
present to you ‘Good Father'”, after the huge succes of his 1976
album ‘Sweet Mother’, Prince Nico Mbarga honoured his entire
family. Records like Family Movement, Lucky marriage, Sweet
Family and this Good Father are clearly made to try and equal
commercial succes of Sweet Mother. Sweet Mother sold over
13.000.000 copies worldwide. We had some sixteen of his
albums so far, high time for number seventeen,
get it, spread it and listen ..

It seems many albums are from 1981, some are and
some are re-issues in 1981 on Rogers All Stars.
Check Discogs fro the original years of release.

the Best of Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz from 1983
Music Message from 1981
Music Line from 1981
Sweet Family from 1987
Happy Birthday from 1978
prince Nico Mbarga and Rockafil Jazz from 1978
No Die, No Rest from 1980
Experience from 1979
Panco juju System from 1986
Family Movement from 1981
Lucky Marriage from 1981
Cool Money from 1981
Sweet Mother from 1976
Free Education from 1982
Decency from 1983
Rocafil Jazz from 1976
All Music Biography
Wikipedia
Discogs discography
Yahoo images

tracks ;

01 – Good father
02 – Na my choice
03 – Tobe jehovah
04 – Late madam nneka okonkwo

Until now, we saw the White eagles International, the Indomitable
White Eagles and the White Eagles of Sabagreia. I found that the
players on the two last albums were totally different. From this
one we don’t know any names. It seems however there are at
least two different groups from Nigeria using the name White
Eagles. If anyone can shine a light on this, would be greatly
appreciated. For now, let’s just listen to another album
of the White Eagles of Sabagreia ..

Tot nu toe zagen we platen van the White eagles International,
the Indomitable White Eagles en the White Eagles of Sabagreia. De
laatste twee hiervan toonden compleet vershillende line-ups. Van
deze weten we geen spelers maar het lijkt er op dat er minstens
twee verschillende bands zijn die de naam White Eagles gebrui-
ken. Als iemand dit zou kunnen ophelderen, heel graag. Tot die
tijd kunnen we slechts luisteren naar nog zo’n plaat met de
White Eagles of Sabagreia ..

The White Eagles International from 19??
The Indomitable White Eagles International Band of River State – Ye Ikpete Kumo from 1986
The White Eagles Band of Sabagreia – Fiokpo Emi from 1985

tracks ;

01 – Yebi embelemi
02 – Sabagreia opuama
03 – Appah nuanikulemi
04 – Simeon oweilakeme
05 – Arimala special
06 – Okpotumieye
07 – Dinanga
08 – Ingoweridongha
09 – Aperi egberiam
10 – Aluku special

One of Nigeria’s most succesful highlife bands was ‘The Oriental
Brothers’. It was founded by the brothers, Kabaka, Dan Satch and
Warrior Opara early seventies. Later the brothers all took their own
course and split up in Dr. Sir Warrior & his Oriental Brothers, Godwin
Kabaka Opara’s Oriental Brothers, Oriental Brothers International
Band, led by F. Dan Satch Opara and many other variations. Today
we have an album with Kabaka International Guitar Band led by
Godwin Kabaka Opara. You may find a bunch of related albums
linked below this article. When opening the Oriental Brothers
Face Book page I found the image of the green Oriental Brothers
record which they took from my copy here at the Global groove.
Funny, and it makes one think the brothers don’t own copies of
their own records. (see sleeve damage). One way or the other,
I still think this was one of the greatest Nigerian groups all time ..

Één van Nigeria’s meest succesvolle highlife bands was de Oriental
Brothers. De groep werd opgericht in de vroege jaren 70 door de broers
Kabaka, Dan Satch en Warrior Opara. Later kozen ze elk een eigen koers
en gingen verder als Dr. Sir Warrior & his Oriental Brothers, Godwin Ka-
baka Opara’s Oriental Brothers, Oriental Brothers International Band,
led by F. Dan Satch Opara en vele andere variaties. Vandaag hebben
we een album met Kabaka International Guitar Band led by Godwin
Kabaka Opara. Je vindt nog een pluk gerelateerde platen in de links
onder dit artikel. Toen ik de Oriental Brothers Face Book pagina opende
vond ik de afbeelding van hun groene album welke ze gekopieerd hebben
van mijn exemplaar hier op de Global groove. Grappig en het doet vermoe-
den dat de broers zelf niet alle platen bezitten die ze ooit hebben uitgebracht.
(zie de barstjes in de hoes) Hoe dan ook, ik ben van mening dat de oriental
Brothers nog altijd een van de beste Nigeriaanse Bands ooit zijn ..

Late Florence Mbakwe from 1980
Oriental Brothers International led by Godwin Kabaka Okpara from 1975
Nnedinobi from 1976
Oriental Brothers International led by G. Kabaka Opara from 1976
Kabaka International Guitar Band (led by G.Kabaka Opara) from 1977
Oriental’s Special from 1975
Heavy on the Highlife! from 1990
Ultimate Sir Warrior from 1993
Ndi Ji Ego from 1984
Hapum Mebiri from 1980
Obi Nwanne from 1980
Ihe Eji Aku Eme from 1984
Anyi Abiala Ozo from 1987
My Succes from 1981
Oriental brothers International Band from 1978
Sir Warrior and his Oriental Brothers Band from 1981
Nwanne Awu Enyi from 1978
Oriental Brothers International Band, led by Dan Satch Opara from 1977
Warrior – Ndi Adudu from 1986
Godwin Okpara
All Music Biography
Dr. Sir Warrior Wikipedia
Oriental Brothers Face Book page
Likembe’s post
Discogs Discography

tracks ;

01 – Ezi nwanna
02 – Uwa owu nkeonye
03 – Osinachi

tracks ;

01 – Enu araiye le bo
—–Ko le ye won
—–Obe toluwa se to jina
—–Edumare mo dupe
02 – Ebenezeri
—–Obey inter-reformers tunde
—–Security
—–Olomi wo mi loju

tracks ;

01 – Ego ji olu
02 – Eje elu uno

In juli 2016 hadden we de Lucky Brothers Band op het Anodisc
label met een plaatje uit 1979. Vandaag de tweede die we op dat
label hebben. Het betreft Geetee Onwuka over wie ik je verder
niets te malden heb. Gewoon maar luisteren, inclusief kraakjes ..

In july 2016 we had us an album with the Lucky Brothers Band on
the Anodisc label from 1979. Today we have the second record on
that label. It concerns an album with Geetee Onwuka about who
I can’t tell you anything useful. Just listen to it with free crackles ..

tracks ;

01 – Ndukwe
02 – Anti dey cry
03 – Love me
04 – Okofara buru
05 – Ekwute ego oyi ala
06 – Amaekpu special
07 – Enuda kara obi
08 – Obu otu isi eme

Some more requests for juju music from Michael, this is the first
of his wishes of which I just happen to have a few. Chief Commander
Ebenezer Obey made a load of records. We had a bunch already and
still many to follow. ‘My Vision’ is from 1985 and appears on the Obey
label. If you take a look at the backsleeve, just click on it, see how many
musicians helped making this record. 20 men bands are common in juju.
Not sure who the men on the pictures are, if you know ..

Ik kreeg nog wat verzoekjes voor meer juju van Michael, dit is de eerste
van enkele plaatjes die ik toevallig heb. Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey
heeft een enorme stapel platen gemaakt. We hadden er al vele en er volgt
ook nog een aantal. ‘My Vision’ is uit 1985 en op het Obey label. Als je clickt
op de backsleeve zie je hoeveel muzikanten meewerkten deze plaat te ma-
ken. 20 man’s groepen zijn geen uitzondering in juju. Ik weet niet precies
wie al die heren op de fotootjes zijn, als jij het weet ..

.. and his Inter Reformers Band from 1977
Je Ka Jo from 1983
In London from 1969
Adventure of Mr. Wise from 1973
Adam and Eve from 1977
Eyi Yato from 1981
Operation Feed the Nation from 1976
Juju Jubilee from 1985
Current Affairs from 1980
Tribute to the Late Chief Obafemi from 1987
Victory from 1987
.. and his International Brothers from 1973
Eko Ila from 1974
Eda to Mose Okunkun from 1977
Solution from 1984
.. and his Miliki Sound from 1973
In London vol.3 from 1972
.. & his Inter Reformers Band from 1974
Oluwa ni Olusa Agutan from 1978
On The Town from 1970
.. and his International Brothers from 1972
The Only Condition to Save Nigeria from 1984
In The 60’s vol.1 from 1980
No Place Be Like My Country Nigeria from 1978
Discogs Discography
Ebenezer Obey Wikipedia
Ebenezer Obey on Facebook

tracks ;

01 – Nigeria si ma dun
—–World golden eaglets
—–Oluwa bawa se
—–Ala ti mo la a se
02 – Nibiti leke leke ti nfoso
—–Tete se fun mi
—–Kirakita o dola
—–Agbekele mi ma je ko do fo
—–Oluwa ni gbe ni ga

It’s full of space effects and guitar tours de force, this 1983
album with Admiral Dele Abiodun. 36 years old but sounds
wonderful. On Dele Abiodun’s own label Adawa Super Records.
Number fourteen by his hand here at the Global groove, enjoy ..

Hij staat bol van de space effecten en gitaar hoogstandjes, deze
1983 plaat met Admiral Dele Abiodun. 36 jaar oud maar klinkt als
een klok. Op Dele Abiodun’s eigen label Adawa Super Records.
Nummer veertien van hem hier op de Global Groove, luister ..

Oro Ayo from 1985
Adawa Sound Super 3 from 1975
For Better For Worse from 1980
Mo Kepe Oluwa from 1979
& his Top Hitters Band from 1978
Special G’esin Ni Kese from 1980
1000 Miles from 1982
In the Apple New York City from 1977
& his Top Hitters Band Super 6 from 1977
Adawa Super Sound from 1985
Elemu Nget On from 1978
It’s Time For Juju from 1984
.. and his Top Hitters Band from 19??
Discogs Discography

tracks ;

01 – Ma se ‘ka
02 – Owo ki won ni’le aje
—–A ti ri ire
—–O ya
—–Bo ba da’bo
03 – Maa te siwaju
—–O wa paa
—–Owo obe
—–Mo ti kilo f’aya mi
—– Adelebo to nw’oko

Are you into Nigerian highlife ? Well, I can tell you this,
Udo Nigeria is a record not to miss. Sweet guitar parts,
horns, rhythms and Ali’s vocals make this an album you’re
gonna play over and over. Especially
track # 1, sweet indeed ..

Ben jij een liefhebber van Nigeriaanse highlife ? Ik beloof
je, dit is een plaat die je niet zult willen missen. Heerlijke
gitaren, blaaswerk, ritmes en Ali’s vokale hoogstandjes
maken dit een plaat die je telkens opnieuw opzet.
In het bijzonder het eerste nummer, sweet
indeed, down, deel en geniet ..

Ali Chuks from 1976
Club 25 from 1978
Gentleman Ali Chukwumah from 1981
and his Peacemakers International from 1977
Discogs Discography

tracks ;

01 – Chief i.i. udeaja & sons special
02 – Egwu ifunanya
03 – Udo nigeria

From Benin-City in Nigeria we’ve got this highlife record
with Sir Patrick Idahosa and his African Sounds Makers.
He was here on one earlier occasion in august 2017. Not
much is written about Sir Patrick, any info on the subject
is very welcome. Get it and spread it as usual.
Shame the album has some minor jumps at
the beginning of track#3 ..

Uit Benin-City in Nigeria hebben we vandaag deze highlife
plaat met Sir Patrick Idahosa and his African Sounds Makers.
Hij was hier reeds bij een eerdere gelegenheid in augustus
van 2017. Er is niet veel over Sir Patrick te vinden op het web.
Alle info over hem is dus ook zeer welkom. Down en deel .
Helaas slaat de plaat een paar keertjes over
vroeg in het derde nummer ..

Discogs Discography

tracks ;

01 – Ehimwen
02 – Iyayota
03 – Oghomwen roro
04 – Oliha