Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 As inspiring of a man as there ever was, he continously spoke out against the government of his country, established his own kingdom, ran for president of Nigeria, survived beatings and arrests, and invented Afro-Beat. On top of all of that, the music is just amazing, it's intense and deep, influenced by American music but distinctively African. Seek out his music or that of his son, Femi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bax Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 As inspiring of a man as there ever was, he continously spoke out against the government of his country, established his own kingdom, ran for president of Nigeria, survived beatings and arrests, and invented Afro-Beat. On top of all of that, the music is just amazing, it's intense and deep, influenced by American music but distinctively African. Seek out his music or that of his son, Femi.I saw a documentary on this guy a few years back, but just never bought any of his cds. He was quite an imposing presence, even heard through a translator. Something to check into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 As inspiring of a man as there ever was, he continously spoke out against the government of his country, established his own kingdom, ran for president of Nigeria, survived beatings and arrests, and invented Afro-Beat. On top of all of that, the music is just amazing, it's intense and deep, influenced by American music but distinctively African. Seek out his music or that of his son, Femi.I saw a documentary on this guy a few years back, but just never bought any of his cds. He was quite an imposing presence, even heard through a translator. Something to check into.I saw the documentary as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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