Album artwork for World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah by Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

Alhaji Waziri Oshomah — known to his fans in southern Nigeria as the Oyoyo King, the Godfather of Afemai Music, the Etsako Super Star — is the originator of a form of Muslim highlife that fuses local folk styles with pan-Nigerian highlife and Western pop. A devout Muslim and an exemplar of religious piety in his community, Waziri has recorded more than 100 albums over the course of his decades-long career. To this day, he continues to perform to adoring audiences who regard him as the greatest entertainer in Edo State. This September, Luaka Bop brings you the best of Waziri’s illustrious career as the third installment of their critically acclaimed World Spirituality series.

Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

Luaka Bop
Album artwork for World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah by Alhaji Waziri Oshomah
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Album artwork for World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah by Alhaji Waziri Oshomah
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Released 10/28/2022Catalog Number

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Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

Luaka Bop
Album artwork for World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah by Alhaji Waziri Oshomah
LP

$31.99

Black
Released 09/23/2022Catalog Number

LP-LBOP-0100

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Album artwork for World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah by Alhaji Waziri Oshomah
CD

$16.99

Released 10/28/2022Catalog Number

CD-LBOP-0100

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Alhaji Waziri Oshomah — known to his fans in southern Nigeria as the Oyoyo King, the Godfather of Afemai Music, the Etsako Super Star — is the originator of a form of Muslim highlife that fuses local folk styles with pan-Nigerian highlife and Western pop. A devout Muslim and an exemplar of religious piety in his community, Waziri has recorded more than 100 albums over the course of his decades-long career. To this day, he continues to perform to adoring audiences who regard him as the greatest entertainer in Edo State. This September, Luaka Bop brings you the best of Waziri’s illustrious career as the third installment of their critically acclaimed World Spirituality series.