MUSICIANS AND SONGS THAT RULED THE NIGERIAN AIRWAVES IN THE 1990s (1)

1. Alex O ‎– Celebrate

Alex O was born in Imo State and started his music career as a singer under "Uncle Steve Rhodes." He later joined the Lemmy Jackson music company and worked as a production assistant and songwriter, later signing to PolyGram Records which is also known as Premier Music of Nigeria in the year 1988. Alex O, a Swingbeat, Neo Soul and Pop Rap singer rose to fame in the music scene and became popular in the Nigerian music scene in 1990s, after the release of his most popular song "Celebrate" which became a Nigerian disco hit in the 1990s. Alex O's song "Celebrate" has been featured on several music television shows.

ALEX O

2. Daniel Wilson ‎– Mister Ragamuffin

Daniel Wilson, a Reggae, African and Boogie singer was the original lover boy of the 1990s as he had this outlook and style which most ladies loved. He was a hitmaker of his era, every song he touched turned to gold. We cannot forget some of his monstrous hits like ''Mister Raggamuffin'' which gave him his nickname ‘Mr. Raggamuffin’. 

DANIEL WILSON

3. Blackky ‎– Rosey (About Tyme)

In the early 1990s, Nigeria saw the emergence of an artist who was not making the traditional social conscious kind of music. Blackky, a Ragga HipHop singer was different as he blew us away with the hit song ''Rosey'' which at that time was the biggest love song. Blackky despite his young age at that time was able to stay away from controversies and was one of the biggest celebrities of the 1990s.

BLACKKY

 4. Alex Zitto‎ – Walakolombo

Alex Zitto, a Reggae, Highlife and Folk singer was born half Nigerian half Ghanaian. He started out his music career in the early 80s as a bass guitarist in Ebenezer Obey’s Miliki Band. Alex Zitto gained prominence when he won The Lekki Song Context in 1988, with his song ‘Tickle Me’. He then got signed to PolyGram Records. He released ‘Walakolombo‘ in 1991. The song was a big hit, a national anthem, and a crowd favorite in the 1990s. 'Walakolombo’ is a fusion of Reggae and R&B. It tells a story of Alex Zitto getting played and fooled by his lover.

 

ALEX ZITTO

5. Sir Shina Peters – Shinamania

Sir Shina Peters’ "Shinamania" swept Nigeria in 1990 as young music fans rushed to buy the electrifying album. The album which was a follow-up to his monster hit “Ace” was produced by Laolu Akins. It was a powerful fusion of Juju, Afro-Beat, and intense Fuji-style percussion with the use of electronic keyboards, saxophone, and guitar. The album broke new ground in its use of synthesizers to complement the Fuji drumming.

SIR SHINA PETERS

To be continued.....

PARIS JACKSON (MICHAEL JACKSON’S DAUGHTER) LAUNCHES HER MUSIC CAREER

Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson and her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn have formed a band, The Soundflowers, a folk-indie duo that Paris Jackson admits is not what anyone expects from someone in her famous family. Nevertheless, her dream with her music according to her is to influence self-acceptance and courage. She said she would love if her music connects with someone and helps in some way.

PARIS JACKSON

Their debut EP titled “The Soundflowers” was released on Tuesday June 23, 2020 via Imperial. The five-track EP features lead single "Your Look (Glorious)" with its simply romantic music video and "Geronimo," which Paris Jackson wrote when she was 15, inspired by loss, heartbreak and letting go. The other tracks are: “Notes on a Ghost”, “In the Blue”, and “Best Version of Myself”. The Soundflowers’ sound blends indie acoustic and folk with influences of blues, soul, bluegrass country and beach reggae.

 

PARIS JACKSON & GABRIEL GLENN (THE SOUNDFLOWERS)

The EP which was produced by Mike Malchicoff (King Princess) with mix engineer Rob Kinelski (Billie Eilish), is accompanied by video vignettes created by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj).

THE SOUNDFLOWERS

RCCG PASTOR ‘JESUS PIKIN’ IS MAKING WAVES AS A GOSPEL SINGER

Kunle Oluleye popularly known as Jesus Pikin is a multi-talented gospel music artiste. He has this unending thirst for Music, especially African music from his early age. He is a lead singer at The Redeemed Christian Church of God National Praise Team, who with the help of God has become one of the best gospel artists that Nigeria has produced.

JESUS PIKIN ON STAGE

Jesus Pikin’s debut single “Koyipada” which translates as “He Changeth Not” was a Praise Medley released in 2016. The track was carefully produced and arranged to keep you dancing and giving thanks to God.  In 2018 he released yet another wonderful song titled “Me 2 You”. A song born from the place of thanksgiving and gratitude. Jesus Pikin has come with a new song “All My Life” released in 2020. He said that the song was birth during a personal fellowship with God. It comes as a plead to God saying please accept me as I am though not perfect. And then giving all to Him as a sacrifice.

JESUS PIKIN

God has helped Jesus Pikin to bless many lives within and outside the country, like USA, UK, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Ghana. As a youth pastor he is leading and affecting the youths of this generation positively to achieving a purposeful life.‎

TANZANIAN SUPER STAR DIAMOND PLATNUMZ HITS 1BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE

Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, actor and dancer from Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz is now the only African musician to hit 1Billion views on YouTube. He achieved this feat after sharing at least 600 videos that entail music, behind the scenes, and tour performances.

 

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ

 Diamond Platnumz’s main competitors in the YouTube numbers game are Nigerian Afrobeats stars; P Square – 810 million; Davido – 618 million; Flavour – 617 million; Tekno – 574 million; Burna Boy – 507 million; Wizkid – 480 million.

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ ON STAGE

Diamond Platnumz, the 30-year-old award-winning musician has over the last 10 years popularized “bongo flava” – a uniquely Tanzanian offering: romantic melodies with an urban beat influenced by traditional taarab music from the East African coast. Diamond is considered influential among his fans and is said to be the most loved and decorated East and Central African artist now.

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ

Diamond Platnumz has won numerous awards at Channel O, MTV Awards, Soundcity, Kilimanjaro Music Awards, Headies, Afrima, Afrimma, Kora, AEA, the HiPipo Music Awards and more.

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ ON STAGE

Here are the 5 tracks that earned Diamond Platnumz 1billion views on YouTube:

1. Innoss’B Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Yope Remix. This Lingala song introduced the Yope dance style to the world. It has garnered over 94million views.

2. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Mr. Flavour – Nana. The Nana video which was shot in South Africa has over 63million YouTube views. 

3. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Fally Ipupa – Inama. This song that featured the new king of Lingala Fally Ipupa has garnered over 61million views less than a year after its release.

4. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Omarion – African Beauty. This was Diamond’s second collaboration with an American artist after Ne-yo. The video has now amassed over 48million views.

5. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Ne-Yo – Marry You. Shot in Beverly Hills, the ‘Marry You’ video has garnered over 43million views.

ABBA THE SUPER POP GROUP OF THE 1970s AND EARLY 1980s

ABBA was a Swedish pop supergroup formed in Stockholm in 1972 by four independent musicians: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group's name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982.

ABBA ON STAGE

"Waterloo" was ABBA's first number-one single in big markets such as the UK and West Germany. ABBA released a total of eight albums as a group: Ring Ring (1973), Waterloo (1974), ABBA (1975), Arrival (1976), The Album (1977), Voulez-Vous (1979), Super Trouper (1980), and The Visitor (1981).

ABBA

During the band's main active years, it was composed of two married couples: Fältskog and Ulvaeus, and Lyngstad and Andersson. With the increase of their popularity, their personal lives suffered, which eventually resulted in the collapse of both marriages. The relationship changes were reflected in the group's music, with latter compositions featuring darker and more introspective lyrics. After ABBA disbanded, Andersson and Ulvaeus achieved success writing music for the stage, while Lyngstad and Fältskog pursued solo careers. Ten years after their disbanding, a compilation, ABBA Gold was released, which became a worldwide bestseller.

ABBA

Estimates of ABBA's total record sales are over 380 million, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. ABBA were the first group from a non-English-speaking country to achieve consistent success in the charts of English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. They had eight consecutive number-one albums in the UK.

ABBA ON STAGE

The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2015, their song “Dancing Queen” was inducted into the Recording Academy’s Grammy Hall of Fame.

SPOTLIGHT ON GODFADA A NIGERIAN GOSPEL ARTIST

Eteobong Inieke Uko popularly known as Godfada is a gospel artiste, performer, prolific singer, composer, and songwriter who majors in Reggae and Highlife. He hails from Etinan LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and is a graduate of Business Administration /Management. He Started singing in 2001 and released his debut single ‘Thank You Father’ in 2008. Godfada has been performing with his band the Rhythm Affairs within and outside Akwa Ibom state.

GODFADA

He is the Organizer of ‘I Believe in Etinan Concert’ for 11 years now in his hometown and is a former vice Chairman of Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN). Even after being appointed the Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Project Monitoring, he has not lost his love for making and performing music. 

GODFADA AND EMEM BASEDA

Godfada in early 2020 collaborated with Emem Baseda in a wonderful worship song titled “Afo’do Abasi” (You Are God) produced by prolific producer King Baseda. The song which was delivered with a dexterous mix of English and Ibibio language in an emotional and prayerful manner which could not have come at a better time than now. The duo has already shared the same stage with prominent gospel acts within and outside the country and their very inspirational songs have enjoyed massive airplay and blessed lives around the globe.

POPULAR ARTISTS, RECORDS AND SESSIONS MUSICIANS OF 1980s IN NIGERIA

1. Evi-Edna Ogholi ‎– My Kind Of Music

EVI-EDNA OGHOLI

Label: Polydor ‎– POLP 157

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1987

Genre: Reggae, Folk, World, & Country

Style: Reggae, African

Session Musicians:

Arranged and Produced – Emma Ogosi

Lead Vocals – Evi-Edna Ogholi

Backing Vocals – Ama Benson, Cicely Omonhinmin and Mike Okri

Bass Guitar – Majek Fashek

Drums – Mambo

Rhythm and Tenor Guitar – Amos McRoy Jegg

Keyboards – George Orwell's

Percussion and Sync-drum – Laolu Akins

Synthesizer – Lemmy Jackson

Tambourine – Leo Adjebro

Engineer [Recording] – Johnson, Ola and Lak Ade

Engineer [Mixing] – Goddy Ukonu, Ola and Lak Ade

2. Majek Fashek – Prisoner of Conscience

 

MAJEK FASHEK

Label: Tabansi ‎– TTL 367

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1987

Genre: Reggae

Style: Reggae, Reggae-Pop

Session Musicians:

Producer, Drum Programming – Lemmy Jackson

Co-producer – Majek Fashek and Nkono Teles

Composed and Arranged – Majek Fashek

Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar and Rhythm Guitar – Majek Fashek 

Backing Vocals – Jolas Mercy and Miss Faith

Bass Guitar – Amos McRoy Jegg and Majek Fashek    

Drums – Black Rice

Keyboards [Fender Rhodes] – George Orwells

Percussion – Chris Mba and Ortis Wiliki

Rhythm Guitar [Percussive] – Efik Duke

Engineer [Laydown] – Emma Kalu

Engineer [Mixing] – Mark Fire

3. Amos McRoy Jegg – Cool & Deadly

 

AMOS MCROY JEGG

Label: Tabansi ‎– TTL 585

Format: Vinyl, LP

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1990

Genre: Reggae

Style: Reggae

Session Musicians:

Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals – Amos McRoy Jegg

Backing Vocals – Emma Ogosi, Ify Atuegbu Ofili and Jolass Ehi

Drum Programming – Lemmy Jackson

Electric Piano – Charles Dickson

Flute – Mike Appoh

Percussion – Chiko Oyemade and Ortis Wiliki

Rhythm Guitar – Majek Fashek

Synth – Leslie Brunner and Nkono B. Teles

Synthesizer – George Orwells

Talking Drum – Osy Denobis

Vocals – Ras Kimono

4. Onyeka Onwenu - Dancing In The Sun

 

ONYEKA ONWENU

Label: Ayollo Records ‎– AYO 04

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1988

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Gospel, Rhythm & Blues

Session Musicians:

Producer – Lemmy Jackson

Lead Vocals and Backing Vocals – Onyeka Onwenu

Backing Vocals – Cicely Omohinmin and Mike Okri

Drums, Keyboards, Synthesizer [Synth Programming] – Bayo Adepetun

Guitar – Ade Onayiga

Drums, Synthesizer [Synth Programming] – Diran Olajoyegbe

Keyboards, Saxophone, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Synthesizer [Synth Programming] – Lemmy Jackson  

Engineer – Diran Olajoyegbe

Engineer [Assistant] – John Bassey

5. Ras Kimono - Under Pressure

 

RAS KIMONO

Label: Polydor ‎– POLP 198

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1988

Genre: Reggae

Style: Roots Reggae

Session Musicians

Producer and Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson

Composed and Arranged – Ras Kimono and Monyaka G. Enahoro

Lead Vocals – Ras Kimono   

Edited By – John U. Ndoh

Backing Vocals – Ebi Ghariokwu, Ed. Jatto and Jolass

Saxophone – Tino Batangisa

Trumpet – Mack Makengele

Engineer [Recording & Mix] – Ebenezer, Ola, Johnson, Lak Ade and Akin

6. Christy Essien Igbokwe - Taking My Time 

CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE

Label: Soul Train Records ‎– STR 001

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Yellow

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1986

Genre: Electronic, Reggae, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country

Style: Reggae, Highlife, Soul, Funk, Synth-pop

Session Musicians:

Producer and Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson

Composed, Arranged and Song By – Christy Essien Igbokwe

Backing Vocals – Cicilia Engelhart, Jini Sir Renne, Lee Genesis

Acoustic Guitar and Lead Guitar – Kevin and Matt Noble

Bass Guitar – Willie Nfor and Matt Noble

Effects – Emma Ogosi

Percussion – Freddie Pozzo

Programmed, Arranged and Keyboards – Floyd

Engineer – Gody, Kevin and Matt Noble

7. The Mandators ‎– Crisis

THE MANDATORS

Label: Polydor ‎– POLP 158

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1987

Genre: Reggae, Folk, World, & Country

Style: African, Reggae

Session Musicians:

Producer and Keyboards [DX9] – Lemmy Jackson

Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals and Percussion– Victor Essiet

Written and Arranged By – Victor Essiet

Backing Vocals – Peggy Curtis Imanah, Chucks Eddy and Lucy Ebere

Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar – Majek Fashek   

Bass – Amos McRoy Jegg

Drum Programming – Osy Denobis and Johnny (OK Boy) Bassey  

Percussion – Johnny Bassey and Ortis Wiliki  

Electric Piano [Rhodes], Keyboards [DX9] – George Orwell

Engineer & Percussion Overdubs / Final Mix] – Martin Ikebuaku

Engineer [Overdubs] – Bayo Aro

Engineer [Recording] – I-G (New Yorker)  

8. Orits Williki – Tribulation

ORITS WILLIKI

Label: Polydor ‎– POLP 203

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1989

Genre: Reggae, Folk, World, & Country

Style: Reggae

Session Musicians:

Producer and Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson

Composed, Written and Arranged By – Orits Williki

Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals and Percussion – Orits Williki

Backing Vocals – Alex O and Edward Jatto

Electronic Drums [Linn Drum], Drum Programming [DD5 Korg Ital] – Austin Onwura and Orits Wiliki

Engineer [Mixing] – J. Olahan

Engineer [Recording] – Johnny Malife, Lak Ade, Martin Ikebaku, Sunny Uka and Tony Nze

Guitar [Tenor] – Fortune Otega

Horns – Mike and Teno

9. Sir Shina Peters – Ace

SIR SHINA PETERS

Label: CBS ‎– CBS-N-1002

Series: Afro-Juju Series – 1

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Nigeria

Released: 1989

Genre: Folk, World, & Country

Style: African

Session Musicians:

Directed and Produced by – Laolu Akins

Written, Arranged and Co-produced by – Sir Shina Peters

Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Synthesizer [DX7 & Roland D50] – Sir Shina Peters

Agogô – Taiwo Oyeleke

Bass Guitar – Jelili Lawal

Congas – Saubana Adekunle

Drums – Alibaba Ahmed

Engineer [Recording & Mixing] – LAK Adeniran and Laolu Akins

Engineer [Recording Assistant] – J.A. Olahan and S.A. Oligbinde

Guitar – Biodun Olasunoye, Joseph Miller and Dapo Amuyin

Keyboards – Afolabi Fadare

Liner Notes – Olutade Makinde

Maracas – Ojo Olatidebe

Pedal Steel Guitar – Gbenga Okunusi

Percussion – Kayode Aransiola, and Lateef Adepoju

Percussion [Omele] – Sule Alayande

Talking Drum – Ashimiyu Ayantola and Femi Ayantunde

Talking Drum [Lead] – Ramoni Ayandare

Vocals – Adewunmi Ogunsanmi, Babatunde Afolabi, Emmanuel Akpan and Gbenga Peters

10. Tera Kota - Lamentation For Sodom

TERA KOTA

Label: Twilight (8) ‎– TRL 0001
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1984
Genre: Reggae, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Roots Reggae, Dub, African
Session Musicians:
Produced and Arranged By – Lemmy Jackson
Lead Vocals, Composed and Arranged By – Gboyega Femi (Tera Kota)
Backing Vocals – Al-Jackson, Shola Damole and Willy Roy
Bass Guitar – Seuol B.   
Drums – Vincent K.
Guitar – John Kpiaye
Keyboards – Frankiie F.
Percussion – Friday Pozzo and Jeffrey Scantlebury
Keyboards, Organ, Piano – Paget King
Saxophone – Ken Eley
Trombone – Rick Taylor
Trumpet – David Sefries
Engineer [Dubbing] – Bob Broglia
Engineer [Recording & Mixing] – Tok's Shotade
Executive-Producer – Tessy Sal-Allan
Management – Dele Obi-Okolie

11. Felix Lebarty – Lover Boy 

FELIX LEBARTY

Label: Taretone ‎– TTL 182
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1983
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Boogie, Disco, Neo Soul
Session Musicians:
Arranged and Produced By – Jake Sollo
Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Felix Lebarty
Backing Vocals – Pat Henry and Tracey King
Bass Guitar – Mark James
Strings, Synthesizer, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Jake Sollo  
Congas, Percussion – Mamadi Kamara
Drums – Ron Telemaque
Electric Guitar – Jake Sollo
Engineer [Recording & Mixing] – Alex Burak  
Piano – Noel Fisher
Tenor Saxophone – Geoff Driscoll
Trumpet – Steve Sidwell

12. Dizzy K. ‎– Be My Friend

DIZZY K. FALOLA

Label: His Master's Voice ‎– HMV (N) 012
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Boogie, Funk, Soul
Session Musicians:
Producer and Engineer [Mixing] – Tony Okoroji
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals and Voice Effects – Dizzy K.
Backing Vocals – Felicia Ogie and Tony Okoroji  
Drums, Congas, Percussion – Ondigin Louis
Electric Guitar, Percussion [Hi-hats], Cymbal – Elimbi Oscar
Electric Piano and Synthesizers – Nkono Teles
Engineer [Recording & Mixing] – Bayo Aro and M. Oki  

13. Oby Onyioha ‎– I Want To Feel Your Love

OBY ONYIOHA

Label: Time (10) ‎– TLP 1002
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1981
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Funk, Disco, Boogie
Session Musicians:
Arranged and Produced By – Lemmy Jackson
Lead Vocals – Oby Onyioha
Acoustic Guitar – Bunny Mack  
Horns & Trumpet – Luke Tunney
Backing Vocals – Dan I., Jane James, Keni St. George, Lemmy Jackson, Ray Shell and Simeon Catlyn
Guitars – Morris Michael, Eugene Ndema and George Achini  
Bass Guitar – Soul and Basil Barap
Drums – Laolu Akins and Paul Sokeng
Keyboards and Percussion – Lemmy Jackson
Engineers – Goddy Nkonu, Kayode Salami, Ben J. Bonnaud, Peter Schwrier and Kervin Metcaf  
Executive-Producer and Percussion – Dean Disi
Percussion – Francis Igboke, Igwe Ede and Keni St. George  
Saxophone – Gary Barnacle
Strings – The Locrian String Ensemble
Trombone – Annie Whitehead

14. Stella Monye ‎– Mr. Right

STELLA MONYE

Label: EMI ‎– HMV (N) 019
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1983
Genre: Reggae, Funk / Soul
Style: Boogie, Funk, Neo Soul, Reggae-Pop
Session Musicians:
Arranged and Produced By – Odion Iruoje
Lead Vocals, Composed and Written By – Stella Monye
Harmony Vocals – Funmi Adams
Bass Guitar – Basil Barap
Drums – Alli
Guitar – Chucks
Keyboards – Nkono Teles
Percussion – Chico 
Talking Drum – Saliu Alabi
Engineer – Bayo Aro and Monday Oki
Engineer [Assistant] – Bashiru Raifu, Edward Jatto, Sonny Ukah and Ugochukwu Ibeneme

15. Harry Mosco ‎– Sugar Cane Baby

HARRY MOSCO

Label: Samba ‎– SAM 004
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1982
Genre: Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Boogie, Calypso, Disco, Funk
Session Musicians:
Arranged, Produced and Sung By – Harry Mosco
Engineer – Marcus Frank
Remix – Benny King

16. Bright Chimezie ‎– Life Of Yesterday

BRIGHT CHIMEZIE

Label: RAS (2) ‎– RASLPS 074
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Nigeria
Released: 1985
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: African, Highlife
Session Musicians:
Vocals Composed By, – Bright Chimezie
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Nico Ossomba
Bass Guitar – Bartho Mindjo "Iron Fingers"
Claves [Clips] – Jacob Nguni
Drums – George Atomba
Horns – Ali
Keyboards, Electronic Drums [Linn Drum Clapp] – Jake Sollo
Lead Guitar – Jacob Nguni
Lead Guitar, Guitar [Tenor], Rhythm Guitar – Elimby N. Oscar
Maracas – Eric N. Moore
Percussion – Chico
Trumpet – Sharp Mick
Engineer [Recording & Mixing] – John Malife, Remmy Njoku
Engineer [Recording & Mixing Assistant] – E. Nnaka and Tony Nzekwe
Executive-Producer – Chief R. E. Okonkwo