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Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by makydebbie(f): 1:34pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Preamble: Sometimes last week, I was privileged to hear an old song. The song is titled "Never far away". That song brought back some sweet memories of my childhood in Nigeria and of the beautiful times I had living in a period in which a certain musical genius grabbed my attention so much that I remain his biggest fan till date. I write this in honor of his legend and of his super talents and just wanna say I miss his music... Not only I but a lot of people who appreciate his music and beautiful talents Growing up in Nigeria was fun, and I had the opportunity to listen to lots of talented musicians/music artistes and groups from Africa's most populous black nation ranging from the likes of Onyeka Onwenu, to Asa, to TY bello, to psquare, to wizkid, style plus and so many more. But among all these, one voice was among the "special few" that did stand out. He was known as, "The masked one". A lot of people still don't know the face behind the mask of this music legend, though recently, he unmasked his face in honour of his daughter's wedding. His name is "Lagbaja". ![]() Lagbaja, originally known as; Bisade Ologunde, who is currently based in Manhattan, new york, USA is a Nigerian afrobeat musician, singer and song writer. He was born in year 1960 in Lagos state. He is from Odogun's compound, ijagbo community in Ogun local government area of Kwara state. The Nigerian music icon, adopted the name, "lagbaja" ( meaning "anonymous" or "The faceless one" in Yoruba). He is also an instrumentalist, who plays the saxophone. He made his debut in year 1993 into the music industry and since then, he has been able to fascinate us with his unique style of using traditional African drums/instruments. His music is purely instrumental but sometimes, they are sung in Yoruba or English or a blend of the two. Most of his songs entertain, while some send a serious message which is most times, filled with humour. He has won awards such as, Nigerian music awards in 2001, including artist of the year, producer of the year, and album of the year. He and his band performed on the African stage at the BBC music live festival over the Golden jubilee celebration at London's Hyde park in summer 2002. The songs and punchlines of lagbaja are still in use in our society today. From "konko below", to "gra gra", to "skentele", to "nothing for you", and a few more. His songs and style are ever green and will always be remembered by Nigerians and other Africans, who got wind of his talents also. Lagbaja was like a breath of fresh air that blew and made us bask in the beauties of true music. Many legends and class acts come and go. But in lagbaja, we have one who cannot be buried in the annals of history but will always live long in our memories. There are spirits brave, There are legends true, There are legacies eternal and also talents extraordinary. In the masked one, we had almost all these... ![]() He is truly one of Afrobeats' finest of the finest and King of African Jazz.... Here's to saying; "Lagbaja, some of us still miss you and your music which always offered laughter, entertainment, hope and love". Lagbaja is a true icon of music not just in Nigeria, but in Africa and till date in the 17th year of the 21st century, is still missed despite the boom in music dynamism and styles across the continent called, "Mother Africa". Lagbaja was a genuine super Original. Original writer: Makydebbie (His biggest fan). Cc: Lalasticlala ![]() ![]() ![]() Source of some info in the write-up: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagbaja http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lagbaja-mn0000125482/biography 82 Likes 17 Shares
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Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by CentaurXXXV: 1:45pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Lagbaja remains a living legend! His music is way better than Wizkid's trash.. ![]() #Ride_On_Boss! 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by McBrooklyn(m): 1:47pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Lagbaja is a _fucking legend as far as Afrobeat genre of music is concerned... Every Lagbaja's single was a hit back to back from Konko Below to Gra Gra to Nothing For You ![]() cc: lalasticlala 85 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 1:47pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
So, this is how He looks without the mask? ![]() ![]() **Singing** Oni gele yii o Skenskele Ejoo Ma Skonskolo Lalasticlala , what's ur favorite lagbaja song? ![]() 47 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 1:48pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
ewo!! Is this his real face?? 4 Likes |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by wristbangle: 1:52pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
The guy is a legend. ![]() 27 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by SweetieConstie(f): 1:53pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Awww... *Singing aloud* ![]() Did I ever say I’d love you forever? Did I? Did I? Even if I ever said I’d love you forever I must have been out of my mind As you know, sometimes love gets intoxicating ![]() ![]() Lalasticlala, comman EPP us move this wonderful thread about One of Naija's finest Musician to FP ooo! ![]() ![]() ![]() 37 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by makydebbie(f): 1:54pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
sexfabregas:Yels oo ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Omotayor123(f): 1:54pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
oh! first time I'm seeing his full face. He try no be small ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 1:54pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Fine boy ![]() ![]() 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by sholatem(f): 1:57pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Hmn,i really miss his kind music,a music that d whole family can listen to,and sing along regardless of ur age, tribe,religion or background, I doff my hat for dis man ![]() 29 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 1:58pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
I have met this man once and I did not know he was the one standing beside me not until he's gone ![]() If I'm to be a star, I will be like his type. Privacy and freedom to go to anywhere ![]() 43 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by onyeezeigbo: 2:11pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
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Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 2:12pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
First time seeing his face and a detailed article about him . Though I've listened to only one of his songs Nice one Makky Lalasticlala 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by KingRex1(m): 2:13pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Np lagbaja - suurulere It always bring back memories. 3 Likes |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Franchise21(m): 2:20pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Wow. First tym I'm seeing his face witawt mask on it. Never bothered to look for it in d past 1 Like |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 2:26pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
lalasticlala EPP us nice one Debbie |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 2:39pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Wow,the guy is handsome oo ![]() ![]() 5 Likes |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by obinoral1179(m): 2:43pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Omoti gbagbe ise oda keregbe oda keregbe.... 1 Like |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Nobody: 2:55pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
i don see lagbaja face ![]() |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Enybliss(f): 2:58pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
so thats his real face, lalasticlala come see |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by hyfr(m): 3:20pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Respect to the boss. Op that's not him by the way. 5 Likes
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Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by jesus500(m): 3:20pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
There's time for everything in life, nobody hears him anymore, infact I thought the man had died. 1 Like |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Diekola17(f): 3:21pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
I love his songs. They are evergreen. 2 Likes |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by shadrach77: 3:21pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Lagbaja, a poor version of Fela Kuti That's not him in that picture by the way. He is not bald ![]() ![]() 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by xynerise: 3:22pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
The two faces don't match jor ![]() Different dentition, eyes and skin colour 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by ademega(m): 3:22pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
I miss him more than u no homo |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by ephi123(f): 3:22pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
He definitely has carved a niche for himself. That picture is def not him though. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:23pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Lagbaja the Afrobeats/AfroJazz Crooner..... ![]() "shipanpala iyawo, o towo osi bobe, shipanpala....." I just love the way he sounded when he took that line above in his dialect in that song "Never Far Away"... Loolll After that line a magical blend of instrumentation followed.... Lagbaja... A True Original indeed #Respects 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by Royalfurnitures: 3:25pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
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Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by KingGBsky(m): 3:25pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Lagbaja is a living legend. Well I dont believe that is his real face.... Take a look at his eyes you would see. 1 Like |
Re: Lagbaja: Living Legend And Bonafide Icon Of Music by biggerboyc(m): 3:26pm On Feb 02, 2017 |
Ok |
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