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Obi

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Software Writer with a deep interest in music from Hip Hop, Soul, Broken Beat/Nu Jazz to African Music (somehow missed my calling). I blog as Soul On Ice and write about whatever takes my fancy. I am from Nigeria and currently reside in London with my family, taking in the multicultural vibes of the Big Smoke.

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11 April 2006

African music (#6)

Written by Obi · Sub-Saharan Africa

Coupé-Décalé? I went blank when my lady friend Tchi asked if I knew about Coupé-Décalé. A wiki entry for Coupé-Décalé provides a brief definition: “The Coupe-Decale created by Doucoure during...

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28 March 2006

African Music Roundup #5

Written by Obi · Sub-Saharan Africa

yay! summer is upon us over here in the UK and that only means one thing. concerts, festivals, showcases. An abundance of music, sunshine and outdoor runnings. Smiles on peoples...

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1 March 2006

African Music Roundup #4

Written by Obi · Sub-Saharan Africa

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14 February 2006

African Music Roundup #3

Written by Obi · Sub-Saharan Africa

It's been a fun few weeks with the festival of football that was the African Cup of Nations (congratulations to Egypt the host). Watching all the footballing talent on display...

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31 January 2006

African Music Roundup

Written by Obi · Sub-Saharan Africa

What is African hip hop? From Nairobi to Dakar hip hop has caught the imagination of the youth producing so many rap crews, breakers and all round b-boys. Some argue...

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17 January 2006

African Music Roundup

Written by Obi · Sub-Saharan Africa

World Music. Lazy term. Music out of Africa is so rich it deserves it’s own full section in any major music store. but I could argue with the marketing department...

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