Ikenga
An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu L
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Fatai's groove
Fatai's groove
Afro-Funk track featuring the 80 year old living legend of African music Fatai Rolling Dollar on Vocals / Agidigbo starts with a Funky groove and ends in a furious Afro-Latino belter.
Independent artist Ikenga drops "Fatai's groove", a World track on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. This track holds its own in the world landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Fatai's groove" has peaked at number 7 on the SoundClick World General chart. Find more from Ikenga on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Songs at Sunset
Songs at Sunset
A soulful African Folk medley, The vocals being in the male choral style popular with several African Tribes. These songs being a Traditional medley made popular as a vehicle of expression by the Igbo's during the Nigerian Civil war.
SoundClick artist Ikenga presents "Songs at Sunset", an outstanding release in the World genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive world track that resonates. "Songs at Sunset" has peaked at number 9 on the SoundClick World General chart. Ikenga continues to build a World catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Mushin Blues (Awon Abanije)
Mushin Blues (Awon Abanije)
Afro-funk track featuring once again Fuji Star- ID-Noble. Watch out for the powerful Percussions of the great Samson Olawale (John Scofield, Carl Denson)and the masterful Guitar of Oscar Elimbi (Tony Allen, Damon Albarn)Edward Keazor Keys/Bass
SoundClick artist Ikenga presents "Mushin Blues (Awon Abanije)", an outstanding release in the World genre. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The kind of world track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "Mushin Blues (Awon Abanije)" has peaked at #21 in the World General category on SoundClick. Ikenga is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing World music directly to fans worldwide.
Judy and Deedee
Judy and Deedee
Mellow R&B Ballad featuring the immense talents of (then) Teenage prodigies Laja Adeyemo on Guitar and Mike Aremu on Alto Sax.Edward Keazor on Bass/Keyboards
"Judy and Deedee" by Ikenga is a Smooth R&B production available on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. A solid entry in the smooth r&b space, crafted with care and intention. It has charted at #12 on the SoundClick Smooth R&B chart. Stream "Judy and Deedee" and explore more from Ikenga on SoundClick.
We remember Rex
We remember Rex
A West African Highlife Ballad dedicated to the memory of the Late great Cardinal Rex Lawson- a pioneering Nigerian Trumpeter/Composer of the 60's
"We remember Rex" is a World track by Ikenga on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. For fans of world, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick World General chart, peaking at #7. "We remember Rex" is part of the Ikenga catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
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An African supergroup comprising personnel elements of some of Africa's greatest bands ( Such as Fela Kuti's Egypt 80, Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin and Tabu Ley's Afrisa to name a few)- with it's material covering a variety of styles (though retaining basic roots in African Rhythmic structure)- from mellow Folk ballads to high octane Tribal chant.
Band/artist history
The band (formerly called The Rhythm Project) was formed in Lagos, Nigeria in 1995 by Nigerian Solicitor/Multi-Instrumentalist Edward Emeka Keazor as a vehicle for exercising his musical ideas and steadily grew around the Lagos area into an important force in the Afro- Jazz scene culminating in 1999 with the band performing at the World Football Championships in a memorable concert.Elements of the and also supported the seminal Nigerian Funk Group- The Funkees in their reunion concerts at the Jazz Cafe and Brighton Festival this year. The band in the same year adopted it's present name and has just concluded recording of it's first album-Southern Hemisphere Soul which is due for release at the end of the year and hope to fulfil some performances in the U.S.A and the U.K in promotion of the album.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
We play live, in several venues in London and Lagos Nigeria.A special moment has to be the Great Highlife Party "The Elders Forum" in Lagos, Nigeria in October this year, in which we featured alongside the greats of West African Highlife, such as Fatai Rolling Dollar, Alaba Pedro, Chris Ajilo and remnants of the late Roy Chicago's band. We also enjoyed featuring as part of the Funkees Reunion concerts at the Jazz Cafe and the Brighton Festival.
Your musical influences
John Coltrane/Fela Kuti/ Papa Wemba/Van Morrison
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I have enjoyed listening to your music today and voted you Hot! I love your song "Judy and DeeDee" and am saving it to my Soundclick Station! Thankyou for sharing your music here, God Bless You!
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With dulcet tones like these is it any wonder the female audience can't keep their clothes on! What is only the "Reduced Ikenga" gigging on a Friday Night? Us groupies would love to see the full McCoy ECK!!!
WOW!! I love African music!! You guys have amazing voices as well!!
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"mushin blues"
I love the music in this song. The lead vocal is great except for the effect on it. I am a producer so I can hear the true take underneath it. I just have never like the pitch corrector. It sounds very fake to me. The songs wins me over despite this because a good song always wins.
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