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1. In May 2020, @danieliyam, listing some songs, asked which is Nigeria's "biggest ever wedding song?" I weighed in, listing a couple of oldies. Since then I'd thot of doing a #thread on #NigerianOldMusicians.
I start 2day with Ambrose Campbell. Pls RT.
I start 2day with Ambrose Campbell. Pls RT.
2. Campbell, a pioneer of pioneers was born today 103 years ago.
Here's the interview which the icon reportedly described by Fela as "the father of modern Nigerian music" had with Osaze Iyamu. It was published in the "Nigeria Monthly" mag in Apr 2005.
drive.google.com/file/d/17M5Rcr…
Here's the interview which the icon reportedly described by Fela as "the father of modern Nigerian music" had with Osaze Iyamu. It was published in the "Nigeria Monthly" mag in Apr 2005.
drive.google.com/file/d/17M5Rcr…
3. Nigeria Monthly was published by TaijoWonukabe Ltd - which I co-founded in 1995 - for @FMICNigeria to "accentuate the positives of Nigeria." I was its editorial director. My key collaborators were @ChidoNigeria & @ogbenyiegbe. Chief Emeka Chikelu was the founding minister. 
