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Ayinla Omowura aka Egunmogaji
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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 Were2010 • AlbumTracks: 2
Orin Faaji
Orin Faaji1981 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nigeria Koni Baje
Nigeria Koni Baje1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
25 x 40
25 x 401980 • AlbumTracks: 2
Omi Tuntun Tiru
Omi Tuntun Tiru1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ati d'Ariyo
Ati d'Ariyo1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eyin Ose'lu Wa
Eyin Ose'lu Wa1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ise Ile
Ise Ile1978 • AlbumTracks: 2
Owo Tuntun
Owo Tuntun1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Late General Murtala Mohammed
Late General Murtala Mohammed1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ire Wole De (Owo Udoji)
Ire Wole De (Owo Udoji)1974 • AlbumTracks: 2
National Census 1973
National Census 19731973 • AlbumTracks: 2
Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup1972 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ogun Ajobo
Ogun Ajobo1971 • AlbumTracks: 2
Volume 2
Volume 21971 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebi Kipakun D'ale
Ebi Kipakun D'ale1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ẹmọkan
Ẹmọkan1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Egbo Tuntun
Egbo Tuntun1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Awa Kise Olodi Won
Awa Kise Olodi Won1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Owo Ile Eko
Owo Ile Eko1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Alujonu Elere
Alujonu Elere1920 • AlbumTracks: 6
Akigbo Wo Awọn
Akigbo Wo Awọn1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Abode Mecca
Abode Mecca1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Singles1
Anígilájé
Anígilájé2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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