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Ofo The Black Company

Discovered by Decca's A&R man in Nigeria, David Bennett. Ofo & The Black Company were one of countless student band's playing in Lagos during the 70's. Mostly famous of their tune "Allah Wakbarr", recorded in 1972. Due to it's release in the UK they were invited to play in Berlin before travelling on to the UK. They were based there before undergoing a name change to Ofo The Rock Company and returning to Lagos in 1975. Members: Larry Ifedioranma (Jr.) (Drums, Percussion, Vocals); Kingsley Obiche (Congas); Dele Olaseinde (Keyboards); Toks Shotade (Guitar); Original Members: Degiga Ifediora; Larry Ifedioranma (Jr.); Ifi Jerry; Popo Kamson; Benna Kemfa; Popo Kamson; Sonny Makoko

Members: Toks Shotade, Johnson Hart, Allwell Opara, Eddy Roberts (3), Diguga Ifedioranma, Larry Ifedioranma, Benna Kemfa, Prince Oladele Muhammad Olaseinde, Popo Kamson, Johnny Ifedioranma, Soni Makoko, Kingsley Obiche, and Jeremiah "Ify Jerry" Jiagbogbu

Releases

• People's Law
• Live In Europe - Fonk Afrika
• Ofo The Black Company
• Let's Go Where The Action Is
• Love Is You Love Is Me
• Allah Wakbarr / Beautiful Daddy
• Africa Funk Roots Chapter One
• Nigeria 70
• Nile Mix 1
• Africa Airways Three (The Afro-Psych Excursion 1972-1984)
• Wake Up You! The Rise And Fall of Nigerian Rock 1972-1977 Vol. 1
• African Football Anthems Vol. 2
• Psych Bites Volume Two
• Sufi's Secret 2 - Mystical And Hypnotic Grooves
• Tomorrowland
• The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia In 1970s Nigeria
• Le Prêcheur
• Nigeria Rock Special: Psychedelic Afro-Rock And Fuzz Funk In 1970s Nigeria
• Presents... Bright Moments
• The Last King Of Scotland (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Love's A Real Thing (The Funky Fuzzy Sounds Of West Africa)
• Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos)
• The Funky Sight Of Zurich
• Folklore International
• Elegy: Some Serious Funk & Reggae