US EditionAtongo Zimba Reveals Extraordinary Musical Journey from Bolgatanga to Fela's Shrine
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Atongo Zimba Reveals Extraordinary Musical Journey from Bolgatanga to Fela's Shrine
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atongo-zimba-reveals-extraordinary-musical-journey-from-bolgatanga-to-felas-shrine/Ghanaian traditional musician Atongo Zimba has opened up about his remarkable life journey, sharing stories that span from his grandmother’s kologo lessons in Bolgatanga to performing at Fela Kuti’s legendary Afrika Shrine in Lagos. The 58 year old folk icon spoke candi…
The officers gave me money for performing – Atongo on his Lagos experience
Atongo Zimba’s musical journey reads like an adventure novel. In his chat with Hitz FM’s Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, the 57-year-old legend revealed that he began crossing borders to Nigeria as early as age 11, without a passport. “I went to Lagos with no ID card, nothing,” he recalled. “When we reached the border, I played music for the police and customs. They started dancing and gave me money. That was my passport.” Atongo said he ended up …
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