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Peter King Adeyoyin Osubu, commonly known as Peter King, is a renowned Nigerian musician and multi-instrumentalist, celebrated for his skill on the alto saxophone and his unique fusion of Afrobeat and jazz music. While Peter King achieved a cult following in Europe and America, he remained relatively unknown in Nigeria until the release of his record "A Soulful Peter King", which featured his trademark "Miliki Sound" and included popular classics such as "Sincerely", "We Belong Together" and "Just Because".

Discography

Albums²

The Road to Ubatuba2006 • AlbumTracks: 13

Shango1974 • AlbumTracks: 8

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