Osayomore Joseph

Amb Osayomore Joseph
Born(1952-10-29)29 October 1952
Ugha village near Benin City, Nigeria
Died11 June 2022(2022-06-11) (aged 69)
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
GenresFolk, World, & Country
OccupationsMusician
Years active1970–2022
LabelsSonny Records (2), Utosco Audio & Video Centre, Sonnidisk Records

Osayomore Joseph (29 October 1952 – 11 June 2022) was a Nigerian musician who was one of the early pioneers of African popular Highlife music,[1] known for his anti-corruption and government critical lyrics.

Career

Osayomore Joseph was born in Ugha village near Benin City, Nigeria, on 29 October 1952.[2] He started his music career in the Nigerian Army Band during the 1970s.

Death

Osayomore Joseph died at University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria as a result of stroke.[3]

Discography

Albums Label
Forever (Cass, Album)[4] Utosco Audio & Video Centre UAVC 063
My Name Is Money (LP)[5] Sonny Records (2) SOR 004
Fire On The Mountain (LP, Album)[6] Sonnidisk Records SDR 030

References

  1. ^ "Yinka Farinde Honours Prominent Benin Musician, Osayomore Joseph In Canada". National Insight. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Osayomore Joseph, One Of Nigeria's Music Legends Is Dead". independent.ng. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. ^ "How music legend, Osayomore Joseph died – Son". Vanguard News. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Osayomore Joseph". Discogs. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Osayomore Joseph". Discogs. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Osayomore Joseph". Discogs. Retrieved 20 June 2022.


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