45 years after, Ayinla Omowuras legacy echoes through Apala rhythm

45 years after, Ayinla Omowura’s legacy echoes through Apala rhythm

Penultimate week was a week like no other in the ancient town of Itoko, Abeokuta as lovers of Yoruba culture and Apala music fans gathered to honour the indomitable spirit of Apala legend, Ayinla Omowura. The event was held 45 years after his tragic demise. The ceremony was to celebrate the man who once shook Nigeria’s social and cultural landscape with piercing lyrics, vibrant stagecraft and unapologetic commentary about the ill of the society.…

45 years after, Ayinla Omowuras legacy echoes through Apala rhythm

Penultimate week was a week like no other in the ancient town of Itoko, Abeokuta as lovers of Yoruba culture and Apala music fans gathered to honour the indomitable spiritThe post 45 years after, Ayinla Omowuras legacy echoes through Apala rhythm appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.