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Nigerian musician (1952–2022)

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
Musical artist

Osayomore Joseph (29 October 1952 – 11 June 2022) was a Nigerian musician who was one of the early pioneers of African popular Highlife music, 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. 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.

Discography

Albums Label
Forever (Cass, Album) Utosco Audio & Video Centre UAVC 063
My Name Is Money (LP) Sonny Records (2) SOR 004
Fire On The Mountain (LP, Album) 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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