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     • Son of Africa, of course, didn’t make Kabaka famous. He released a couple more solo albums under the name Aderemi Kabaka and continued to rack up sessions and touring credits with the likes of Paul Simon.
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   Did son of Africa make Kabaka famous?

   • Son of Africa, of course, didn’t make Kabaka famous. He released a couple more solo albums under the name Aderemi Kabaka and continued to rack up sessions and touring credits with the likes of Paul Simon. These days, his London-based son, Remi Kabaka Jr., who provided the voice of Russel Hobbs in Gorillaz, also carries on his name and legacy.

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   Why is Kabaka Pyramid famous?

   • Kabaka Pyramid is famous for his vision to perform for kids in school and his belief that the name "Kabaka" (meaning "King" in Ugandan) and the concept of Pyramids symbolize the mathematical proportions of Universal Laws eminent in the creation of this universe. Performing for the kids in school is an important part of his musical career and he is always willing to play his part in the movement.

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   Why did Island Records invest in a Kabaka solo record?

   • It was all enough to convince Island Records—perhaps seeking a fresh international voice to emulate the success it had with Bob Marley —to invest in a Kabaka solo record. As things turned out, Son of Africa, released in 1976, struggled to infiltrate a Britain infatuated with reggae and dub.

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   What does Kabaka's song 'Kabaka' mean?

   • The song that bears Kabaka’s name is steeped in the sound of 1970s Nigeria, with chants of “Kabaka” and “kachunga,” which means creative and happy, punctuated by dynamic horns and funky guitars. “Wake up, do it, the new Afrobeat,” Kabaka sings ardently, his drumming crisp and propulsive.

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   Who is Remi Kabaka?

   • Musician Remi Kabaka, a Ghanaian-born Nigerian, first landed in London in the early 1960s, flourishing in the expat community’s Soho club scene and performing at joints like Club Afrique, where African bands rubbed shoulders with London’s writers, artists, and record collectors.

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   Did Kabaka work with Paul McCartney?

   • He accepted session work with Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, and Paul McCartney and Wings on the song “Bluebird” (Kabaka recorded his part in London, despite McCartney’s sojourn to Lagos to create most of Band on the Run ).

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4. www.albumoftheyear.org › album › 656332-remi-kabakaRemi Kabaka - Son Of Africa - Reviews - Album of The Year

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   Apr 28, 2023 · Son of Africa, released in 1976, struggled to infiltrate a Britain infatuated with reggae and dub. But newly reissued by BBE, it remains a killer blend of Afro-rock, funk, psych, and soul, one that showcases this noted session man was ready to step out and lead a band.

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5. bbemusic.bandcamp.com › album › son-of-africaSon of Africa | Remi Kabaka - BBE

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   Apr 21, 2023 · As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.

6. www.youtube.com › playlistRemi Kabaka - Son of Africa - YouTube

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   Remi Kabaka - Follow Your Needs. Welcome to the official static videos of Remi Kabaka's SON OF AFRICA - the elusive Afro-Funk masterpiece, now reissued and remastered with love by The...

7. punchng.com › highlife-music-icon-kabaka-dies-at-77Highlife music icon, Kabaka dies at 77 - Punch Newspapers

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Highlife music icon, Godwin Opara popularly known as Kabaka, who broke a two-decade silence with the release of his acclaimed “Abialam” album in September 2023, is dead. He was aged 77.

8. www.rushhour.nl › record › cdSON OF AFRICA - REMI KABAKA | Rush Hour

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   One of the most elusive and sought-after Afro-Funk LPs of all time: Son of Africa, by Remi Kabaka. whether you’re a turntablist, a hip hop sampler, or just an honest-to-goodness African Funk lover, catch this limited reissue (with full, updated liner notes) while you can !

9. www.piccadillyrecords.com › 149064 › Remi-Kabaka-SonRemi Kabaka - Son Of Africa / BBE from Piccadilly Records

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   BBE Music are proud to reissue one of the most elusive and sought-after Afro-Funk LPs of all time: Son Of Africa, by Remi Kabaka. Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others.