BEAUTIFUL NUBIA AND THE ROOTS RENAISSANCE BAND: Awilele

Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band

Awilele

© 2004 EniObanke (775020606227)

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Infectuous, high-spirited modern African music inspired by ancient traditional rhythms

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"One of the best things to have happened to contemporary music in Nigeria... a rare creator of rich sounds and a gifted performer."
(Steve Ayorinde, The Punch, January 21, 2005)

"Nigeria's King of Melody!"
(Chux Ohai, National Mirror, September 1, 2006)

Lush vocals, evocative drumming, robust horns and a tight arrangement define this, the fourth music album by Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band. Complete with the occasional whistle or hiss, this full vintage analogue recording lays out the bare, beautiful soul of a supremely gifted artist in 14 original songs.

Should you get up and dance? Should you sit down and listen? Whichever you choose, it is impossible to miss the deep messages in these songs. Beautiful Nubia asks all of us to search within ourselves to find the human spirit that is the essence of us all. He asks us to look beyond faith and gender, beyond face and colour, to make an effort to spread love, joy and understanding wherever we go or live. He asks us to find the strength to speak out against corrupt, selfish leadership, against immorality, greed, and debauchery in high places. He asks the community to seek regeneration and growth through the rebirth of the individual, for every one has a share in the blame for the failure of society.

In this collection of songs so full of conscience, wisdom and wit, he asks us to tarry a while and reflect on what true brotherhood should mean. He also encourages us to enjoy this precious gift of life. This is a recording by a gifted artist, a master lyricist, and a soulful musician at the top of his game, backed by some of the most promising musicians and singers in Nigeria at the moment. Music so full of joy, and the occasional melancholy, you can feel it deep in your soul!

Welcome, once again, to the groove of Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band.

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  • Fabulous album
    author: OLufemi Emmanuel Kilanko

    I really commend your effort on this album. You've been one of the singers i respected most 'cos your style of singing is unique. One more thing before i go, you have to spend more money on marketing 'cos i couldn't find your CDs in some parts of Nigeria. Please do keep it up

  • Good album
    author: ADE SHODIPE

    An album to enjoy if you want something original raw and unpretentious

  • author: Olawumi Lanlehin

    This album is way out this world. Honestly I cannot find the words fully describe the joy I feel when I listen to your tunes. I am very proud of your works. Keep on keeping on, especially yoruba based ones. It lifts my soul

  • You Are Wonderful B.N
    author: BETTERDAYZ

    Your recent album is a bomb.Whenever i feel down and i have to put on your music.I get myself more in a good mood than i was.You are a true Nubia,a gift to africa and nigeria.I love your music so much,pls keep the good works going.GOD BLESS YOU.

  • Fruit Of A Genius
    author: Okestra007

    I received the CDs a week ago and I've been listening since. Words I heard about Nubia has been nothing but great, so great I bought three albums. All the CDs are nothing but fruits of a genius.

  • OH WHAT A FEELING! BABY I WANNA LUV U...
    author: Adebimpe Aka

    I fell in love wt his music since the days of "Jowo baba eledumare wa sure fun wa..." and I cant stop asking for more. WHAT A FEELING is heavenly, I have never heard anything like it. keep up the work bro'I LOVE YOU.

  • Lovely and interesting ( i feel u oooooooo)
    author: Tim

    you've been an outstanding Personalty in the Musical industry, it's highly incomparable as it touches. keep the thumbs up.talk2timmy4luv@yahoo.com

  • Ur albums are true African Representation in the Diaspora
    author: Zobotiano

    Having falling in love with the African contemporary music, be it Apala classics, Bata and the likes, ur type of music is quality different as only the intellectuals can understand the indepth meaning and choral significance of ur type of music just like me in the Diaspora Brooklyn NY. I will just say try make ur CDs and VCDs available here in NewYork City.

  • Ur albums are true African Representation in the Diaspora
    author: Zobotiano

    Having falling in love with the African contemporary music, be it Apala classics, Bata and the likes, ur type of music is quality different as only the intellectuals can understand the indepth meaning and choral significance of ur type of music just like me in the Diaspora Brooklyn NY. I will just say try make ur CDs and VCDs available here in NewYork City.

  • Ur albums are true African Representation in the Diaspora
    author: Zobotiano

    Having falling in love with the African contemporary music, be it Apala classics, Bata and the likes, ur type of music is quality different as only the intellectuals can understand the indepth meaning and choral significance of ur type of music just like me in the Diaspora Brooklyn NY. I will just say try make ur CDs and VCDs available here in NewYork City.

  • Thanks for your first album, Jangbalajugbu.
    author: Mosimabale Mosinimu

    Men, i gbadun your first album, Jangbalajugbu, keep it up, i love it, i sing it anywhere anytime. Thanks for puting a song in my mouth. But you sound too traditional in your latest albums, why ? But it's okay, i believe you can still do better. Beyond the sky is your limit, keep aiming high, see you on top !!!

  • u are too wonderful
    author: fatore jumoke jessica

    as a matter of fact this cd is too much. wonderful!!!!!!!!!! keep the good work up. i love it. and as a matter of fact, the artist is great i have to say it. love yah

  • author: Adeola

    Beautiful Nubia, I looooooveeeee all your songs. You have got the most beautiful voice anyone can ever have and all your songs just proved it.

  • U er 2 Much (Jeun Looooooo)
    author: Seun Meadows

    Keep the good work cos heaven is your limit; not the sky. You have made us realize the basics of African culture and how far we are from it (In terms of Pride, Respect, Corruption, etc.) More power to your elbow and grease to your machine. Remember that the ‘Ideology of a man is the capability of his intellectuals’. May you walk and never to jam anything like cataclysm or even agbako. Even IF life situation warrant you to stumble, then you shall stumble and fall on a very tick opeke. May your days be long. KEEP FFLLYYIINNGG.

  • keep it up
    author: fasehun oyewole

    these songs create such nostalgic feeling that makes me appreciate your work.This album is the best i have listened to in the traditional african genre category. Great lyrics, inspirational thoughts,creative style ,distinct message and unique from an african....... please keep it up.

  • you are so wonderful
    author: olaleye olagbegi

    you are greatest yoruba artist ever found on earth keep on during well

  • An incredible followup to Jangbalajugbu
    author: KUKU

    Incredible record, wish the world could move quicker in recognizing what an incredible musician Beautiful Nubia is.

  • This is bringing back the good African memory. I have never felt more African t
    author: Tunde

    When I listened to Jangbalajugbu, I though there would never be more sonorous African root rythm but with Awilele; African music has been brought back to life.

  • You make me proud!
    author: Adewale Ajani

    Your music makes me proud and always stirs up something in me. OWURO L'OJO wakes me up in the morning, O! WHAT A FEELING I sing for my fiancee and SEVEN LIFES makes me walk shoulder high. Bros. Nubia, I had sent an earlier complaint about getting AWILELE either in Nigeria or The Netherlands. My email addy is mikeajani@yahoo.com. You are the bomb!!!

  • What more can I say?
    author: Adewale Ajani

    BN, it's quite a little bit difficult getting the CD especially in Nigeria. I only got to know there is AWILELE on your website. Now I'm in Europe (The Netherlands) where can I easily pick up a copy? There's no gain-saying, I'm really emotional about your music. What more can I say?!

  • Cool, Nice and understandable.
    author: OLASINDE RICHARD OLAYEMI

    I wish to have discussed it with you so far that why your disc (Awilele) so scarce like this. For me, i have been searching around since to get just a copy of cd but till now i haven't get. please, help me out and if you can send it to me through this Box Address: OLASINDE OLAYEMI RICHARD, BOX 32, CATHOLIC CHURCH AAGBA, OSUN STATE. I will so much appreciate it if you can do so. Infact, your music is cool, nice and very understandable. please, keep it off. i dey enjoy you. thanks!!!!!! Richardohoo Hope to hear from you soon through this e mail address: richardohoo@yahoo.com, richardohoo@hotmail.com, richardohoo@iwon.com. Thanks for your cooporation.

  • keep it alive
    author: Mufutau

    This is a epic yoruba music keep the culture alive, truely you are the leaders of all the musicians. God will strengthen your effort to make it GREAT.

  • author: oloruntoba tiamiyu

    like the last cd this is also a master piece. thanks bro keep it up. i am proud to be yoruba

  • like the name and the song so keep it up
    author: sunday ojo

    it was intresting and fantastic because i dont think that thinks like this can hapen so keep it up

  • i just want to commend your effort on that album called jangbajugbu.
    author: oluranti ebenco

    i so much love this album called jangbalajugbu very well and i want to tell segun akinlolu that he should keep it up.

  • you are unique
    author: Omotayo Ajibola

    ....amoung Afican contemporary musicans you are unique infact i must play your musics to start my day.

  • yours is the true representation of the beauty of odua dynasty an exceptionaly g
    author: ogundele folorunso.........omo olowo ori odan

    jangbalajugbu,beautiful like ibadan hills,adorable like the hips of a spinster,it stings like the honey bee but sweet like a good revelation. what a feeling of pride of a son of olojo to ni owuro . play the music by the beach and watch the ocean dance in waves.....aaaaa baba mimo extols his greatness in what he has deposited in you. its simply beautiful

  • "Awilele" a masterpiece of ingenuity
    author: Babajide ( sarah_afrique@yahoo.com)

    Segun is one of those few Nigerian compatriots who keeps the flag fying high. To those of us outside the country, Awilele truely connects us to our roots.

  • Kudus to uuuuuuuuuu
    author: HAYKAY

    O boy u just too much,I adore u so much.May u never go down,keep on shinning.

  • Classic, great work, please keep it up!!
    author: Ak

    Another unique projection of the Black African Legacy. Mariam Makeba sings with passion, but you excel in passion, love, peculiarity and understanding. A classic collection.

  • Classic, great work, please keep it up!!
    author: Ak

    Another unique projection of the Black African Legacy. Mariam Makeba sings with passion, but you excel in passion, love, peculiarity and understanding. A classic collection.

  • wonderful you are
    author: oliver anakwe

    its just what i need to hear thats just my kind of music its just perfect

  • Bros you are good
    author: Olapade

    Any time i am hearing your tracks i mean all the tracks i feel like i never felt before and that is why my heart is praying for uncle segun that he shall never go back an jesus name i love u bros. Tunde olapade davrytuns@yahoo.com or www.olapade345.com or 08027380646 bye for now

  • jangbalajugbu
    author: olapade tunde

    segun i really love you and your music one i thing ilove in you is that you make me pround of being an africa precisely a Nigerian. a love you looking forward for more album. Tunde

  • bros segun ,we were blind,but with your voice of truth ,i and we can see now.ins
    author: ayodele adeleke alfred

    this cd is more than superb than most people had said. keep it up up up be strong be happy and dont worry.how can i get the awilele here in nigeria?my e-mail address is wwwayodelesjunior@yahoo.ca .

  • this is wow!
    author: olawale lasisi

    the cd is outstanding,kudos to the artist.i wish u success in your lifetime.

  • very impressive
    author: olaleye

    i just don't know hot to put it. all the tracks are superb and precise. the guy always sings about what we are lacking of in this country. about those angry leaders who only feather for the own nest. segun is the new bob marley of our generation. omo ma lo n so a wa leyin e. thanks.

  • Eeku ise
    author: Abiodun Whenayon Matthew

    Big bros its a job well done keep it up d also continue to xhibit our cultural heritage

  • author: Tunrayo olaotan

    jambalajugbu is the best thing i have listened to all my life u are toping the chart for ever with ur music.THIS MUSIC GIVES INSPIRATION AND HOPE TO MOVE ON .EVERY-AFRICAN SHOULD GET A COPY NOW!!!!!!!

  • you are too wonderful big bros
    author: segunbaba

    yet to listen to Awilele,but I would not do without listening to "small peoples'anthem" everyday.The lyrics keep me going.keep the good work bros.

  • i love bro shegun and its song
    author: oni shola

    when i listened to his music i feel comfortable and great . because of is music . i love him so much that i decide to tell everybody around me .BN continue your music we enjoy you in nigeria. my email onishola20052yahoo.com

  • simply african
    author: kareem wasiu

    Blend of African comtemporary music. An inspiration and motivational piece of work. Talking about live vis a vis its inhabitants.

  • It's a wonderful work...I've always believed in you.
    author: Awoniyi 'Seyi

    This CD is superb...It will be on top of the musical chart for a long time.

  • author: Abioye Joseph

    When I listened to jangbalajugbu, I thought dat was the best. Believe me AWILELE is wonderful, and shantabaristic. Plenty Gbosa for u bro. Abijossy

  • author: folayinka ayomide

    all your tracks are nice for it is based on our culture i mean you sang in yoruba for some nigerians will always want to act as if they were born in overseas.may thy lord be with you and your career.

  • i belive in nubia
    author: akinola olayinka

    nubia u are just too much for africa i wich i chould bee in where u sing your song i cant do without it beckly trip for u nubia u are not a human bee u are an angel for africa i love u guy just keep it up.

  • Akinlolu is a through Africa man
    author: Ajayi kehinde J

    The music is very interesting, majorly the come, worrior. Uncle Segun more power to your elbow.

  • I give it to you my brother,pls keep it up.
    author: labondy

    The music is good and has perfect reflection of african culture.

  • Mike Adedayo

    yet to listen to awilele but Jangbalajugbu is the best thing that can happen to ur mind.

  • Brilliant!!
    author: Modupe

    I first heard BN's music in a Yoruba movie (Oga) and from there fell in love with it. Fortunately got his "Jangbalajugbu" CD from my brother this weekend and I have not stoped listening to it. I am particualry in Love with "What a feeling" and "The Small People's Anthem" The Anthem actually brought tears to my eyes cause its so true and my brother uses "Owuro lojo" as his wake up call on his phone. Keep it up bro!!!!

  • its going on world chat show someday
    author: bebo

    jangbalajugbu is my favourite but awilele is also unique.keep it up...bebo G.[martinsay@yahoo.com].

  • Future Fela of African Music
    author: Abiola Aluko

    Beautiful Nubia is a rare gem of our time.He sings like Jimi Soalnke but in a modern and sophisticated way. I think been a poet has helped him in his lyrics. I believe the best is yet to come

  • african country-side
    author: lolu olaniyi

    i love country side music,thank god i have alternative to "kenny roger" do more reshearsh . sky is just the alpha. love you ***** (5-star)

  • I love being a Yoruba and this music also make me proud of my culture
    author: afeezbukola Raji

    The music make me proud of my cultural heritage and as a nigerian who must always share love and peace

  • nice
    author: emmanuel

    NO nubia no music in africa

  • Its creative
    author: Adeyeri Temitope (Loveytopey)

    I love it because it brings back to my mind the memories of the days gone by.

  • OH WHAT A FEELING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: alancruz

    AWILELE IS A GREAT JOB FROM NUBIA !!!

  • I can't just stop listening to Jangbalajugbu
    author: Bunmi Tanimola

    Listening to Owuro l'ojo everymorning makes me know that i have started the day in a great way looking forward to a great day ahead.

  • All
    author: Aremu Olakanmi John

    Frankly and honestly speaking, all the music of segun is always wonderful and inshort makes me proud to be an African. This awilele is also as powerful as Jangbalajugbu in which all focus towards activism for better global communities. You are great.

  • BN does music like no one else
    author: wande

    A o denia lola o awa yo denia e... a o denia lola o a o woso olowo awa yo wo bata oye a o denia lola o.... BN your lyrics are extra ordinary..... Mama ade o e wa la ro yi yewa o, eyin iya ade o ewa laro yi ye wa oo... altogether i think this is a good album pls keep it up

  • The work is great. Keep it up NUBIA !
    author: sola alancruz

    The disk is very neat and fine. For the song beautiful work.

  • you are great
    author: Dave and Itunu

    you are too much . keep the ball rolling

  • i love
    author: oni shola

    i dont no nigeria still have star like him i love is song mostof my frend has know is website and they like it we all play song on his site every body in the cafe like his song when i play it

  • oh! dese re time...
    author: Olumide (Sheun) Odunlami

    it's 2ru dat d beautiful voices re yet to b born but d Beautiful Nubia is already around. Maybe we we shuold impregnate him 2 give birth 2 d beautiful voices. I love dis time dat is come in my generation (Oh! Dese re times when d people want somtin new, somtin cool and somtin smoot 2 keep dem moving eeeee). I love d NUbia (Segun Akinolu) of Beaufitul Land (Africa). Kare omo akin ni e, be lomo akin n nse, Keep on Moving eeeeeee! Pariwo kin Balele to ti sun lo taji!

  • he C.D is just too much
    author: JOE

    I really commend the effort of eautiful ubia on this C.D,'i therefore make it of a high recommendation for every true African

  • beautifulnubia is an ezemplary juganaut
    author: facharles one [1]

    the cd i bought was jangbalajugbu.iwill recommend this cd to be bought by every african because this legendary son of africa has done so much in promoting africa culture. i am proud to be associate with it as a son of oduduwa

  • author: Bobby

    well,it ie great and great. But the only thing is that not all this this song that is available everywhere.

  • author: osibowale segun

    It's just a good music to be listening to each morning

  • author: osibowale segun

    It's just a good music to be listening toeach morning

  • I look up to you
    author: phemmystallion(the epistle according to jazz)

    Reminds us of our heritage as Africans thanks for not forgetting your homeland segun Stallions

  • WHAT A FEELING IS GREAT
    author: AYODEJI ADAMS DAHUNSI

    YOU CAN IMAGINE BEAUTIFULNUBIA BRINGING OUT THE AFRICAN PRIDE IN US,I WILL SOON TRAVEL OUT AND I WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO IS MUSIC.I AM PROUD TO BE AN AFRICAN ESPECIALLY FROM THE YORUBA RACE,KEEP IT UP,I WISH WE MEET ONE DAY.

  • author: opeyemi

    it is very good that every song in the cd is intresting.well i will like 2 tell u 2 keep it up.

  • It is great !
    author: Aduloju Adekunle Falae

    Akinlolu stuffs are always HOTCAKE come rain or shine.this new album is not an exception

  • i love the song "it's all about love 'n'unity" thanks.
    author: odetayo abdulwasiu

    niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • KIND OF MUSIC WE R LOOKING FOR
    author: AMUSAN GBENGA

    U are the culture renewal, your music touches the heart of everybody and cause the greedy people to change their ways for better. ...we are at Oke Bola lodo Mama AgbA pass de Kalabash

  • just fantastic
    author: gbemi

    just fantastic all nig need this [young and old].

  • i need 2 know...
    author: kehinde akinpelu

    ur work is great.But r u sure the CDs we r buying r d originals?pls take note cos i dont want piracy 2 wreck u especially in Nigeria.i so much love ur music,no DOUBT...kenny

  • author: feyisara Idowu

    Your works in jangbalajugbu are just incompatably tremendous. The only problem is that most nigerian musicians in this form fissle out with time. My prayer is that yours will not be so. thanks

  • This is music in its Naturalness!
    author: Leke Taiwo

    This music is really meaningful to the soul, It is creativity to the core...it is purely NATURAL.

  • Iam really proud of nubia cos he is great man indeed
    author: Abolarin Lekan

    I always happy when i listen 2 ur music,even my family ,my girl friend,all my friends and my enemy also borrow the cassette from me as well.you are a great man 2 me,the sky is the limit.abolezkq@yahoo.com,SAWOROIDE

  • u are so unique
    author: Gbenga Amusan

    everybody is ready to jo'jo Ologbon with africa rythms like yours!

  • you are too sweet,charming and handsome
    author: dortman oau

    please let me give birth to a baby like u segun Akinlolu

  • Beautiful rendition
    author: Esenwa Anthony

    The CD is a very beautiful work. It's original. A very good initiative worth promoting.

  • jangbalajugbu is eclectica!
    author: kolawole euba

    jangbalajugbu! its eclectic.its like a journey every lenght has a meaning, a sign post , a feature you can almost touch, one you can almost identify as yours,familiar yet far away...its cool.

  • I am a Nigerian Ilove your music so much .
    author: Biola Ige.

    How and where can i get this Awilele CD in lagos nigeria?

  • author: adyemi

    u o ma be lo ni oo. beautifulnubia

  • i love ur good works
    author: Bode

    man i quite alove ur on going c.d and the out coming ones

  • It's Emotional
    author: Oladosu Oluremi Micheal

    Jangbalajubu is an emotional classical African rythm like the 7 lifes that always make me feel the africarism in me.Hey Ema ba won so is good also it's let me know that this world was not meant to be like this if not for the elders.

  • The song is african. Love it so much.
    author: Bola Olarinre

    Jangbalajugbu is african. I love it so much that my day does not start without listening to it. Keep it up Mr. Segun. You make me proud to be an african woman.

  • soulful
    author: chris edunbanjo

    its only a short breath away from heaven..better than perfect.it touches every tone of my person .this is the creative genius for us all.its beyond an african music .all of us should connect.

  • greatest
    author: aderonke adegunwa

    The best You can ever think of.

  • I FEEL YOU MOST
    author: Ashimolowo Adewunmi Akeem

    I must confess that you've been an outstanding Personalty in the Musical industry, i can surely bet that no other African /Nigerian Musician can compete your Work in JANGBALAJUGBU, it's highly incomparable as it touches my soul and send me back to my roots as an African Boy. Let's keep the thumbs up, the Album is good for EVERY HOUSEHOLD of a TYPICAL African House.

  • splendid
    author: Lekan Obatayo

    i am proud to be an African,aNigerian,and a Yoruba in particular.....PASS THE CALABASH 2 me lekan obatayoi've got 7 lives.

  • great
    author: deji obatayo

    this work is just GREAT "THUMBS UP"

  • advisive, touching and interesting
    author: phyz

    well the cd is one of the best as at now in nigeria so, keep it up. from phyz4all@yahoo.com

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