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I K Dairo
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Bio
I.K Dairo, born Isaiah Kehinde Dairo, was a well-known Nigerian juju musician, accordionist, and the founder of the Blue Sports music group. He's been argued as the "Father of Juju" in Yoruba land. His interest in music began at a young age, when his father gave him a drum. Despite failing at several jobs as a young man, he pursued his passion for music and founded the Morning Star Orchestra later renamed Blue Sports, which propelled him to fame.
Discography
Albums4
Ashiko Music Vol.1
Ashiko Music Vol.12021 • albumTracks: 6
Ashiko
Ashiko1994 • albumTracks: 8
I Remember
I Remember1991 • albumTracks: 6
Ashiko Music Vol.2
Ashiko Music Vol.21972 • albumTracks: 6
Singles11
Mo so Rire
Mo so Rire1992 • SingleTracks: 1
Owowumi
Owowumi1981 • SingleTracks: 1
Emi Iba Legberun Ahon
Emi Iba Legberun Ahon1978 • SingleTracks: 1
E Ma Se Oluwa a Daa
E Ma Se Oluwa a Daa1976 • SingleTracks: 1
Nipa Ife Olugbala
Nipa Ife Olugbala1975 • SingleTracks: 1
Erora Feso Jaiye
Erora Feso Jaiye1975 • SingleTracks: 1
Onile Gogoro
Onile Gogoro1973 • SingleTracks: 1
Bebe Yi Ga
Bebe Yi Ga1971 • SingleTracks: 1
Rosana
Rosana1968 • SingleTracks: 1
Omo Owa Ijesha
Omo Owa Ijesha1920 • singleTracks: 1
E ma Mobun Saya
E ma Mobun Saya1920 • singleTracks: 1
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