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William Onyeabor
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Participations

110
Performer
110
Songwriter
100
Producer
12
Arranger
43
Composer
2
Lyricist
8
Liner Note Writer
Bio
William Ezechukwu Onyeabor, was a renowned Nigerian musician and entrepreneur. He rose to fame in Nigeria during the late 1970s and early 1980s, becoming widely known for his funk music style. Despite his commercial success, he remained a private and reclusive person figure throughout his career, which only added to his enigmatic personality. His biggest hit "Better Change Your Mind," became widely popular and was featured in various compilations. Onyeabor's music remain popular and his legacy continue to inspire new generation of musicians.
Discography
Albums9
World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?2013 • AlbumTracks: 9
Anything You Sow
Anything You Sow1985 • AlbumTracks: 4
Hypertension
Hypertension1982 • AlbumTracks: 4
Crashes in Love - Ver 2
Crashes in Love - Ver 21982 • AlbumTracks: 4
Great Lover
Great Lover1981 • AlbumTracks: 4
Body and Soul
Body and Soul1980 • AlbumTracks: 4
Tomorrow
Tomorrow1979 • AlbumTracks: 5
Atomic Bomb
Atomic Bomb1978 • AlbumTracks: 10
Crashes in Love
Crashes in Love1977 • AlbumTracks: 7
Compilations2
Box Set
Box Set2014 • CompilationTracks: 37
What?!
What?!2014 • CompilationTracks: 10
EPs3
Crashes In Love - 1977 Version
Crashes In Love - 1977 Version2016 • EPTracks: 6
Crashes In Love - 1982 Version
Crashes In Love - 1982 Version2016 • EPTracks: 4
Atomic Bomb - Remixes
Atomic Bomb - Remixes2015 • EPTracks: 4
Singles4
Something You Will Never Forget - Policy Remix
Something You Will Never Forget - Policy Remix2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Body and Soul - Scientist Remix
Body and Soul - Scientist Remix2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Good Name
Good Name2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Good Name
Good Name1983 • SingleTracks: 2
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