Go Back
William Onyeabor
First Name: 
Other Names: 
Last Name: 
Stage Name: 
Country: 
Born: 
D.O.D: 
Primary Language: 
Other Languages: 

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
Label
Record Label associated with William Onyeabor - past and current.
    Similar Artists
    Sonny Okosun
    Sonny OkosunNigeria |1947| English
    Sonny Okosun, aka Sonny Okosuns, was a singer-songwriter, evangelist, and social activist, and band leader/founder of Ozzidi Band. His music blended traditional African rhythms with rock, soul, and funk, often addressing political issues such as corruption and social inequality. Some of his most popular songs include "Which Way Nigeria" and "Fire in Soweto." Outside of music, Okosun was a passionate activist, campaigning for human rights and social justice in Nigeria. He passed away in 2008, but his music and legacy continue to inspire generations.
    Itadi
    ItadiTogo |1948| English
    When listing one of Togo's revolutionary musicians, Itadi Bonney known mononymously as Itadi can't be omitted. He was a singer, composer, arranger, and guitarist known for singing a fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Afrosoul. His songs were themed around peace, unity, against authoritarianism, and political and social injustice. His debut album released in 1977 earned him a little fame before fleeing to the US because his life was in danger due to the "heavy" lyrics on the album.
    Dele Sosimi
    Dele SosimiNigeria |1963| English
    Bamidele Olatunbosun Sosimi, alias Dele Sosimi, is a Nigerian-British multi-instrumentalist, Afrobeat singer, and former band member of Egypt 80 and Positive Force. He began his music career as a member of Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band before co-founding the Positive Force band with his childhood friend Femi Kuti. The release of his debut album "Turbulent Times" (2002), which has been featured on major platforms and magazines, opened international opportunities for him across Europe and Africa.
    Mlungisi Gegana
    Mlungisi GeganaSouth Africa |1961| Portuguese
    MLUNGISI GEGANA born in 27th December 1961 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. For Mlungisi Gegana recognition hasn’t come easy and the journey has been long. But born in a community of inspirational artists who have made an impact on the national and international music scene, there was never a shortage of idols for this exceptionally talented bassist. Dubbed Little Jazz Town back in the 1920s, Queenstown is the home of the late trumpeter Mongezi Feza, vocalist Stompie Mavi, singer Margaret Mcingana and the Matshikiza musical dynasty of which Todd and his nephew Pat Matshikiza are the most famous.
    Irene Mawela
    Irene MawelaSouth Africa |1940| Afrikaans
    Matodzi Irene Mawela is a renowned South African singer and composer. She grew up in Soweto and began her music career in the late 1950s as a member of the girl group, The Sweet Voices. Mawela signed a contract with Rupert Bopape, a producer for EMI South Africa, and went on to record for the Dark City Sisters and The Sweet Sixteens. Her music is a powerful tool for expressing the experiences of black South Africans during apartheid rule.