On The Town
Ebenezer Obey was one of Nigeria's greatest highlife musicians, and this 1970 Decca release captures him and his International Brothers at a creative peak. Highlife music—blending traditional African rhythms, Western instruments, and sophisticated arrangements—reached extraordinary heights in Obey's hands. This record showcases his gift for melody, his band's tight ensemble playing, and the particular character that made Nigerian highlife so influential. It's both historically significant and genuinely joyful to listen to. Original pressings of classic African releases have become increasingly difficult to find and valued by collectors, making this both a cultural document and a rare piece of vinyl history.
Item Details+
| Genre | Folk World and Country |
| Style | African Highlife |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Good Plus (VG+) SOC. |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Decca |
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Folk World and Country
Style:
African, Highlife
Label:
Decca
Country:
Nigeria
Year:
1970
A1. Lagos State
A2. Ekiti
A3. Ife
A4. A Omo Enia Luware O
A5. Davies / Adebayo
B1. Adupe Baba
B2. Akunle
B3. Tonny Anny
B4. Ajoyio
B5. Ore Mi Maje Aja
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