……….the guests were again treated to musical performances by German-Nigerian maverick singer, Ade Bantu and his band. Bantu, who first played three hot numbers, Ile Ona Jin, Listen Attentively and Lagos, succeeded in drawing a handful of guests to the dancing floor. He also admonished corrupt politicians through his lyrics, urging them to turn in a new leaf after the coming general elections.

Also veteran highlife meastro, Fatai Rolling Dollar thrilled with several numbers, including his hit Won Kere si Number Wa, to which the crowd mimed and danced. The octogenarian expectedly demonstrated his skills through dancing and stagecraft. Returning to stage after Dollar was Nkechinyere Chinazaekpere Mbakwe, better known as Chinaza, who rendered Take am Easy and other romantic numbers in sweet melodic voice.
Meanwhile, Afrobeat icon, Orlando Julius Ekemode (OJ), sent the crowd partying with his two popular numbers, Jagua Nana and Ijo Soul. He was in company of his wife Latoya and his performance proved to the audience that he is indeed a master of his art.

Images from the Bantu & legends Lagos concert (25.03.2011). The show featured highlife legends Fatai Rolling Dollar & Orlando Julius. Jazz lady- Chinaza & Afrosoulstar Abiodun.

The brandnew album “No Man Stands Alone” by Bantu will be released on Oct 29th!

To let you get a first impression, we uploaded some of the most remarkable tracks to soundcloud for you: 

http://www.faluma.com/2010/blog/pre-listen-bantu-no-man-stands-alone/

Digging in the crates and soaking knowledge from our elders. 

Now i know you are all familiar with Fatai Rolling Dollar but how about Dele Ojo? He was the emperor of Juju music long before Sunny Ade or Ebenezer Obey thought of picking up a guitar. Shame Nigerians forget so fast….