Abibu Oluwa
Nigerian musician
About Abibu Oluwa
Abibu Oluwa was a Nigerian musician who was an early exponent of the Yoruba musical genre known as sakara. He is regarded as the first breakout star of this musical genre. Oluwa was prominent in the late 1920s and 1930s when he recorded for Odeon, HMV and Parlophone Records.
Sakara musicians Yusuf Olatunji and Lefty Salami were members of his band. Olatunji joined his band in the late 1920s.
Discography Source: Macaulay Ati Tijani Oluwa, Yoruba (Sakara) and Buraimoh Eku, Yoruba (Sakara). Odeon A 248505 Alli Balogun, Alli Oloko, Yoruba (sakara) and Sanni Adewale, Sakara. Odeon A 248506 Ni Jo Ti AkoAko Daiye, Yoruba (sakara) and Raji Fujah. Odeon A 248507 Orin Eshubayi, Yoruba and Tukuru Ajibabi. Odeon A 248534 Orin Alake Oba Abeokuta and Orin Oshodi. Odeon A 248535
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