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Participations

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Bio

Waheed Yusuf Ayinla Gbogbolowo, widely known as Ayinla Omowura, aka Egunmogaji, was a luminary in Apala music, gaining prominence in post-colonial Nigeria. His flamboyant lifestyle and mastery of the Apala genre captured the attention of a dedicated cult following in the South-West. Starting his musical journey as a backup singer in the early 1950s, Ayinla's fortunes changed when he was discovered by Adewole Oniluola. Together, they formed a win-win partnership with Ayinla, the lead singer, and Oniluola, the lead drummer. leading to the band's success in the '70s and early '80s. Unfortunately, this success was abruptly halted when Ayinla met a tragic end in a 1980 beer parlor brawl. Despite this, his legacy remains through the surviving band members, family, and annual remembrance events.

Discography

Albums23
Were Were
Were Were
2010 • AlbumTracks: 2
Orin Faaji
Orin Faaji
1981 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nigeria Koni Baje
Nigeria Koni Baje
1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
25 x 40
25 x 40
1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
Omi Tuntun Tiru
Omi Tuntun Tiru
1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ati d'Ariyo
Ati d'Ariyo
1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eyin Ose'lu Wa
Eyin Ose'lu Wa
1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ise Ile
Ise Ile
1978 • AlbumTracks: 2
Owo Tuntun
Owo Tuntun
1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Late General Murtala Mohammed
Late General Murtala Mohammed
1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ire Wole De (Owo Udoji)
Ire Wole De (Owo Udoji)
1974 • AlbumTracks: 2
National Census 1973
National Census 1973
1973 • AlbumTracks: 2
Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
1972 • AlbumTracks: 2
Volume 2
Volume 2
1971 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ogun Ajobo
Ogun Ajobo
1971 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ẹmọkan
Ẹmọkan
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Abode Mecca
Abode Mecca
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Akigbo Wo Awọn
Akigbo Wo Awọn
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Alujonu Elere
Alujonu Elere
1920 • AlbumTracks: 6
Awa Kise Olodi Won
Awa Kise Olodi Won
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Egbo Tuntun
Egbo Tuntun
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebi Kipakun D'ale
Ebi Kipakun D'ale
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Owo Ile Eko
Owo Ile Eko
1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Singles1
Anígilájé
Anígilájé
2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Ayinla Omowura aka Egunmogaji - past and current.