Admiral Dele Abiodun - Abanije

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  • Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
  • Album: Abanije, Track 1
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  • @olubunmiogundipe4316
    @olubunmiogundipe4316 4 роки тому +37

    Olden days music's are therapy. They are intellectual property that must be handed down to the coming generations as legacy guaranteed.

    • @olumideadegbokun5366
      @olumideadegbokun5366 10 місяців тому

      😊😊😊😊
      😊😊😊
      😊

    • @olumideadegbokun5366
      @olumideadegbokun5366 10 місяців тому

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    • @olumideadegbokun5366
      @olumideadegbokun5366 10 місяців тому

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    • @tayosoloadenodi8898
      @tayosoloadenodi8898 5 місяців тому

      P
      Hijujopmouj9😮llplkoopmimpb5cb. Nnl nk.😅😅😅😅

  • @moraxgabriel9925
    @moraxgabriel9925 4 роки тому +22

    Great juju music. Nostalgic. Akerele street Surulere 1975. 8 years old then. Those guitar vibes at the intro were laid in my genes. Oh maeeeen! This music in engrained in me.

    • @roladun
      @roladun 4 роки тому +2

      That intro really superb and classic... such string play make me love chinese song so much even when I don't hear what they are singing, never knew that we as well play such tune in the past...

    • @Bizz2k
      @Bizz2k 4 роки тому +5

      Grew up in Surulere off Adeniran Ogunsanya....A quiet cul de sac called- Adeniyi Jakande Close. That stadium bridge was built right in our presence and was a playground until it completed. There was no barrier to climb and run on it before it was fully completed. Same age in 1975. Great time to grow up in Lagos, Nigeria.

    • @taiwoadediran2680
      @taiwoadediran2680 3 роки тому +2

      I grew up at 153c akerele extension directly at the back of new era girls secondary school

    • @moraxgabriel9925
      @moraxgabriel9925 2 роки тому +3

      @@taiwoadediran2680 my neighbor Taiwo. That's life

    • @moraxgabriel9925
      @moraxgabriel9925 2 роки тому +4

      @@Bizz2k Sure it was a great time to grow up. Dele Abiodun, Ebenezer Obey, Orlando Owoh, Enugu Rangers, Stationary Stores, Honda Benly Super...ah the times...

  • @deleoderinde8294
    @deleoderinde8294 2 роки тому +5

    Isn’t it amazing that it’s almost 50yrs ago that this was released and still a rare gem worth listening.

  • @kolawolefadeyi4655
    @kolawolefadeyi4655 7 років тому +38

    Nothing like old music, it`s like a terrapy to me it`s refreshes my soul and body, i always feel relax and very happy whenever i listen to any old music, this is the time of cartridge and music plate and cassette, this is the time musician thing very well to compose music, this is the time people behave well in the society.

  • @mohammedabass7686
    @mohammedabass7686 4 роки тому +7

    Juju music is the most sweetest music so far,

  • @roladun
    @roladun 4 роки тому +9

    The instrument played at the beginning make me think I was listening to Chinese string play, what a great intro.....

    • @dejiadekoga1560
      @dejiadekoga1560 3 роки тому

      His style of guitar solo and dynamic arrangement of all instruments in his music was what made him unique.

  • @kodilioseemelue5482
    @kodilioseemelue5482 5 років тому +5

    Old school, refreshes! Juju for yesterday, today and the future.

  • @johntitilawo2860
    @johntitilawo2860 4 роки тому +5

    I was twelve years old when this music was produced. I can hear some bitterness in between then in 9JA music. If you listen to American music in those days...they co-produced. For example I was surprised to see Kevin Spencer (Dynasty) playing keyboards for Shalamar..SOLAR records. Abanije..stop it. Covid-19 has stopped it anyway

  • @y.f8266
    @y.f8266 6 років тому +11

    I am so glad i was born in the generation of listening to good impactful music.....

    • @yettyyettyme7851
      @yettyyettyme7851 6 років тому +1

      Yetunde Fetuga me too oo. ..Still enjoying n listening to it 2018....What a gifted guy among other beautiful musical we have in 9ja

    • @michealolus7959
      @michealolus7959 6 років тому

      That name Fetuga sounds like an Ikorodu family name, right?

  • @felixokunnuga
    @felixokunnuga 4 місяці тому +2

    I WAS A VERY YOUNG LAD WHEN THIS MUSIC CAME OUT. THANKS FOR KEEPING IT FOR US. KEEP IT UP.

  • @PrinceSomorin
    @PrinceSomorin 3 роки тому +4

    I met Baba this morning. Very humbling experience for me. He will live long for us. These are living legends of Nigeria.

    • @dadamark1891
      @dadamark1891 9 місяців тому

      Very lucky, I wish to also meet him, such a great talent 👏

  • @faye7077
    @faye7077 9 років тому +14

    Music of my early years. When men were boys.
    Melody at its BEST.

  • @munakangsen6486
    @munakangsen6486 2 роки тому +5

    This track conjures up images of enchanted realms made familiar only by persuasive rhythm, pulsating beat, and any number of idiophones. This is awesome.

  • @oluyemiogunsanya1693
    @oluyemiogunsanya1693 9 років тому +13

    This LP was waxed at a time Juju music was at its best and unparalleled. I am fortunate to belong to this era when we had notable players like Emperor Pick Peters, King Sunny Ade, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Idown Animashaun, Hauja Bello, Tony Adex, Bob Aladeniyi, and General Prince Adekunle. Wish Juju would be revived soon.

    • @toxadeniji
      @toxadeniji 8 років тому

      +Oluyemi Ogunsanya You forgot Tunde Nightingale

    • @sameoris966
      @sameoris966 7 років тому +4

      Tunde Nightingale was not in this group. He belong to the set of IK Dairo

    • @OluwashinaAladejubelo
      @OluwashinaAladejubelo 7 років тому

      You are right @Same Oris...as a matter of fact Tunde Nightingale was a little of older generate and saw IK Dairo's brand as a younger brand that will soon fade way.

    • @PrinceSomorin
      @PrinceSomorin 5 років тому

      There is one lady too but her name escapes me for the moment.

    • @tonyesho9363
      @tonyesho9363 4 роки тому +1

      We also had Expensive Olubi, Emperor Wale Olateju, Uncle Toye Ajagun etc. Nostalgic!

  • @hassanhassan-hq9ez
    @hassanhassan-hq9ez 9 років тому +6

    I LOVE THIS MUSIC. NO ONE LIKE THIS AGAIN.

    • @kolawolefadeyi4655
      @kolawolefadeyi4655 7 років тому +3

      i wan you guys to watch those who loves old music, the way they behave in the society. they don't rush in doing things, they think before doing, most of this old music teaches patience, endourance, and encourage you, even warn you of so many dangers ahead of you. but see what is going on in the society now, no more good music, OMA SE OOOO.

    • @olaolanrewaju2942
      @olaolanrewaju2942 7 років тому

      Abi ooooooo

  • @korewabami6548
    @korewabami6548 4 роки тому +3

    good music of all times

  • @omoniyikaye
    @omoniyikaye 5 років тому +6

    My all time favourite from a living legend...Pound for Pound this gem rival anything his rivals did...A masterpiece no doubt released in 1975.

    • @davidsonomorovan3301
      @davidsonomorovan3301 2 роки тому

      Dele Abiodun Adawa super star God is Great

    • @naturalblockade3412
      @naturalblockade3412 Рік тому

      His "rivals" such as Obey and Sunny and even Adekunle? Can you see the similarities between the lyrics and those of Sunny? But who is copying who?

  • @Alfarray8128
    @Alfarray8128 7 років тому +7

    What a wonderful LP. It is a great music of our time. Still as solid as 1975 when the album was released.

  • @asapus4289
    @asapus4289 3 роки тому +5

    Great music! The lyric, the song, the instruments is incomparable. ..play on. We love it.

  • @babatolani
    @babatolani 10 років тому +11

    Oh my God , i was growing when this record was released with the thought i was listening to KSA, . Recently i met him in ibadan Jogor centre. What a nostalgia.

    • @iderahiderah4812
      @iderahiderah4812 4 роки тому

      OLAWALE OLADAPO Falade same with me, my thought then was that l was listening to KSA.

    • @mathewomeike9179
      @mathewomeike9179 2 роки тому

      The guitar works are similar to Sunnys

    • @blessingajisafe6915
      @blessingajisafe6915 8 місяців тому

      Exactly, very similar guitar works, but different voice.

  • @richardoki8528
    @richardoki8528 5 років тому +4

    it was 1975 when a young Dele Abiodun release a master hit in JuJu category a hit music and still is

  • @aladenoyeoluwarotimi3196
    @aladenoyeoluwarotimi3196 4 роки тому +2

    The oldies music is the best, better than the modern day music. The lyrics is awesome and meaningful

  • @sanmifatoba1843
    @sanmifatoba1843 4 роки тому +8

    WOW!!! This is marvelous. It reminds me of those years. Keeping playing. May God protect ya Adawa King

  • @olugbengaogunwole5283
    @olugbengaogunwole5283 6 років тому +3

    This song is making me to remember my childhood days, Primary School days, my very senior aunties and my senior brothers. Time cannot be rolled to the back. Kudos, Dele Abiodun

  • @musibauatowuromola374
    @musibauatowuromola374 5 років тому +2

    Dele Abiodun yu dd a very good job
    Pls dele abiodun come out again, yu still hv more to give people especially dis time around in election period we need yu more to develop our country i love yu love king sunny ade I'm one of ur fans ever since wen yu ar stayin jn sungas at igboigunu on way to bajulayie road,come out emperor pik piter is plan to come out as well, both of yu ar still more to give us

    • @nathaolu5600
      @nathaolu5600 4 роки тому +1

      @Stella Adedigba Are you sure?. He play recently at KSA daughter's wedding

  • @FatunmbiOlufemi
    @FatunmbiOlufemi 4 місяці тому

    This are the real music of yester yester years, am enjoying the lyrics and the beat.

  • @suulolamichaelabimbola7300
    @suulolamichaelabimbola7300 3 роки тому +2

    Adawa Super King

  • @felixokunnuga
    @felixokunnuga 2 місяці тому

    LOVELYAND EXCITING.THANKS.

  • @blessingajisafe6915
    @blessingajisafe6915 8 місяців тому

    Admiral is extremely good. What packed him off quite early was the KSA style he adopted. KSA energy is from another planet.

  • @adetolaharuna4494
    @adetolaharuna4494 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for giving us this music, it makes me remembered my young time . Then the music have meaning not all the rubbish noise of today calling music.

  • @deanadewunmi3514
    @deanadewunmi3514 3 роки тому

    Remind me of those days when Nigeria was great

  • @ayorindeolawale6403
    @ayorindeolawale6403 10 років тому +5

    Am so happy to have this album here on UA-cam.

  • @hbroyejohnson1126
    @hbroyejohnson1126 5 років тому +1

    Days when Nigerian music come with meaningful words. Truly rich.

  • @davidolurin5019
    @davidolurin5019 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for giving us this music. It a pity our young ones are no more listening to educative music.

  • @mojisolaodusanwo2674
    @mojisolaodusanwo2674 2 роки тому +2

    I just love his subtle sweet voice. His music is relaxing and really easy to dance.💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🪘💃🪘💃🪘💃🪘💃🪘💃💃🪘💃🪘💃💃🪘. I love his use of local musical instruments, gangan, sekere, agogo sound guitar 🎸 ♥ ❤ 🎶

    • @moraxgabriel9925
      @moraxgabriel9925 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah Mojisola, Dele was d real Super. Still very relevant till date

  • @akino12003
    @akino12003 7 років тому +3

    Helps a lot all the oldies gives me life

  • @olatokunbodaramolajr
    @olatokunbodaramolajr  11 років тому +3

    You're welcome and thank you for listening.

  • @willykua1830
    @willykua1830 6 років тому +4

    Bless you with this song, I really admired the in 1975

  • @TILOAKINFELEYE
    @TILOAKINFELEYE Рік тому

    Adawa super

  • @modupesarratt7651
    @modupesarratt7651 4 роки тому +1

    I too grow up with this music, but I thought the artist was King Sunny Ade. I never heard about a musician name Admiral Dele Abiodun. Great song.

    • @blessingajisafe6915
      @blessingajisafe6915 8 місяців тому

      That was the problem. KSA shadowed him, and he struggled to shine. Funny thing thing is that both were good friends.

  • @olaolanrewaju2942
    @olaolanrewaju2942 7 років тому +1

    So happy to belong to d generation of these sets of great men waxing strong in the 70s

    • @yettyyettyme7851
      @yettyyettyme7851 6 років тому

      Ola Olanrewaju Ati emi na oo , not only you 😂

  • @sisitemi
    @sisitemi 9 років тому +4

    Abanije se ni ko mo pe ko da....

  • @owosam7947
    @owosam7947 4 роки тому +2

    This is the olden juju music

  • @teequay1
    @teequay1 2 роки тому +1

    This reminds me of when I was child and my parents would play this music in the background, using the old tape players. This is the closest I will get to my roots.

  • @samuelolusola3958
    @samuelolusola3958 6 років тому +2

    anytime I listen to this music tear flows this music makes me remember good old day I was in form 4 when it was released

  • @igilistephen6149
    @igilistephen6149 6 років тому +1

    All juju star's thay are best of friends like politicians, love u all

  • @andrewoni197
    @andrewoni197 Рік тому

    Fine music

  • @ojilesamson853
    @ojilesamson853 7 років тому +1

    Radio stations made me love oldies .. always on point.

  • @michaelolabisiraheem4703
    @michaelolabisiraheem4703 Рік тому

    This was when proper music was being played and produced without today's useless computerized music. God bless you Adawa Super!

  • @olatokunbodaramolajr
    @olatokunbodaramolajr  12 років тому +2

    You're welcome and God bless you too.

  • @theoamukan460
    @theoamukan460 8 років тому +2

    Let's bring the old thing back! Na beg i dey beg...

    • @dejiadekoga1560
      @dejiadekoga1560 7 років тому

      Theo Amukan, I am with you on this suggestion

    • @yettyyettyme7851
      @yettyyettyme7851 6 років тому

      Deji Adekoga Me too , am with you guys oo oldest is the best in the yrs , peaceful , liveable , loveable yrs

  • @prophetkunleadedotun2982
    @prophetkunleadedotun2982 6 років тому +2

    Excellent 👊👊👊👊👊💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻

  • @kazeemlateef326
    @kazeemlateef326 7 років тому +3

    This is real music

  • @femiladi4287
    @femiladi4287 3 роки тому

    Olden days Music was best ...more blessing sir

  • @azboofy4318
    @azboofy4318 Рік тому

    Good music is food to our soul ❤❤

  • @eyitayoalamu89
    @eyitayoalamu89 11 років тому +1

    Wow! brings back old memories. I grew up knowing this song and the messages. thanx uploader.

  • @femiosunwo8936
    @femiosunwo8936 7 років тому +2

    THIS IS THE KIND OF MUSIC I LISTEN TO COOL , DELE ABIODUN LONG LIVE.

    • @jameolabode3935
      @jameolabode3935 6 років тому

      l bode James ,I gbadun dis dendeoro

    • @cosmosolaniyan6773
      @cosmosolaniyan6773 5 років тому

      Adawa Super. Baba ni yen. O nfi ede ko omo ni ede. An iconic Yoruba musician Respect . Bro. Cosmos 😎✌

    • @cosmosolaniyan6773
      @cosmosolaniyan6773 5 років тому

      King of music. Adawa won't die !!!!!✊😎✌

  • @alexandergomes3317
    @alexandergomes3317 7 років тому +3

    amazing, nostalgic, inspiring splendid, love this song.....!

  • @badeokunnu2482
    @badeokunnu2482 4 роки тому

    Adawa Super. This is a for sure music in 70th.

  • @AdemolaKolawole-kd7rw
    @AdemolaKolawole-kd7rw 11 місяців тому

    It is coming as if this musicology has just been produced, infact old music brings good sense.

  • @hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287
    @hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287 2 роки тому

    Old school nice music.

  • @isholaoludele6664
    @isholaoludele6664 4 роки тому +1

    Life goes on

  • @awesomealmighty9453
    @awesomealmighty9453 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful piece.... Timeless!

  • @felixokunnuga
    @felixokunnuga Рік тому

    VERY SATISFIED MUSIC. THANKS.

  • @adebayoadeyemi4569
    @adebayoadeyemi4569 10 років тому +3

    I love Admiral love his music. His music is initiated me by my dad. Abiodun - a sure composer man. And to you uploader, I say kudos.

  • @koredefolarin
    @koredefolarin 2 роки тому

    I love adawa super sound

  • @felixokunnuga
    @felixokunnuga Рік тому

    STILL LOVING IT.

  • @jonnykay8021
    @jonnykay8021 8 років тому +2

    I love dis highlife music

    • @tayofatokun3208
      @tayofatokun3208 4 роки тому

      This is Juju music.

    • @Mkhl4Sure
      @Mkhl4Sure 2 роки тому

      Ghanaian always trying to claim whatever belongs to Naija

  • @thomasademola7860
    @thomasademola7860 3 роки тому

    good music looing time ago am 2 year old dat year 1975

  • @richardoki8528
    @richardoki8528 2 роки тому

    The very best of Adawa super

  • @suulolamichaelabimbola7300
    @suulolamichaelabimbola7300 3 роки тому +1

    Ada was super sound

  • @jameolabode3935
    @jameolabode3935 6 років тому +2

    This music make me to remember my Daddy .

    • @ooob464
      @ooob464 4 роки тому

      Same here too. Love you dad. My dad love his music. Bless you Admiral Dele Abiodun

  • @moukaramouichola2533
    @moukaramouichola2533 8 років тому +2

    c'est une vedette que j'admire trop

  • @eromoseleonoigboria6431
    @eromoseleonoigboria6431 8 років тому +2

    please listen to intro of this song, what them fingers do to dem strings. beautiful piece.

  • @segunolusola9605
    @segunolusola9605 3 роки тому

    Great music juju star

  • @ayodejiawodugba1126
    @ayodejiawodugba1126 5 років тому

    Thanks for uploading this music for posterity. Good oldies.

  • @davidsonomorovan3301
    @davidsonomorovan3301 2 роки тому

    This is music 🎵🎶🎶

  • @michaelmakinde8597
    @michaelmakinde8597 7 років тому +1

    Nice beat of our time old school

    • @yettyyettyme7851
      @yettyyettyme7851 6 років тому

      Michael Makinde Beeni oo Still enjoying the song in the yr 2018

  • @yomstars
    @yomstars 12 років тому +2

    Thanks Mr Toks. God bless!

    • @matthewabolade4677
      @matthewabolade4677 6 років тому

      It pains me as Dele Abiodun stop singing at his prime age, it was a sort of inspiration to us when we are in secondary schools in those days, to me is like buried talents,

  • @juliusuzutunda
    @juliusuzutunda 11 років тому +1

    I don't believe this.
    The first time i heard this recording was in 2001, on a Nigerian radio station in London.
    I had no idea that it was released in 1976. And i had no idea that it was Dele Abiodun who recorded it.
    It would be interesting to find out many copies this record sold at the time.

  • @waleoladipo701
    @waleoladipo701 Рік тому

    Timeless.

  • @PrinceSomorin
    @PrinceSomorin 5 років тому +6

    Decency Oladunni is a female juju artist of this era also.

    • @abionataiwo9088
      @abionataiwo9088 3 роки тому +3

      Hmm !!! Decency Oladunni, now of blessed memory.

  • @faye2chris882
    @faye2chris882 6 років тому

    At the best. Thank you.

  • @faye7077
    @faye7077 9 років тому +1

    Music of early years. When men were boys.

    • @EstherOlagbemiroo
      @EstherOlagbemiroo 6 років тому

      So you know , thumps up to your comment. you bad ooo

  • @afrotiloh5859
    @afrotiloh5859 7 років тому

    Its just amazing since decade,this sound keep rocking!I dont know why the younger generation left this for the total madness!When I listen to the current Nijah mainstream music I m about to cry and I keep asking myself what went wrong to miss the road! Is any chance to see any emerging young talent to promote this old school Juju music?.....All the way from Senegal...Greetings!

    • @michealolus7959
      @michealolus7959 6 років тому

      Our traditional rulers, being custodians of our culture have failed! They have allowed English language to very gradually be replacing our local languages. Songs like this can only be sung when a person has a mastery of Yoruba and it can only be truly appreciated and enjoyed by listening ears that have a genuine and proper grip of Yoruba language. That's something that is currently going into extinction in Yoruba land. Most can hardly speak fluent Yoruba without mixing English!

  • @bayoadeghq
    @bayoadeghq 12 років тому

    iN SHORT THANKS.I VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS ALBUM.ANYONE WITH KSA EXPLOSION SHOULD HELP OUT

  • @hirofan
    @hirofan 11 років тому +2

    Which radio station is that, sir? Does it still exist?

  • @harryokikiola5036
    @harryokikiola5036 4 роки тому

    LOVE IT

  • @damiolajide
    @damiolajide 11 років тому +3

    I too ! I cant wait to see KSA's Explosion. Lol....i thought it was only me who is on the look out for the post.

  • @yomstars
    @yomstars 12 років тому +3

    Thanks for the memory. I remember hearing this for the first time in 1976 and thinking it was King Sunny Ade. Where is the Side B (Track 2)?

  • @chinyerenshirim3539
    @chinyerenshirim3539 5 років тому

    Take me back to my root

  • @olatokunbodaramolajr
    @olatokunbodaramolajr  12 років тому +1

    Side B is on my channel, the song is titled Iba Oluwa.

  • @ogbenifisoye2612
    @ogbenifisoye2612 8 років тому +2

    OMG! I use to think it was KSA that sang this song😅.

  • @OOlasokan
    @OOlasokan 4 роки тому +2

    Does any know if Dele Abiodun is still playing?

    • @dipoolufemi7403
      @dipoolufemi7403 4 роки тому +2

      Yes, he does but only at parties. He no longer records albums.

    • @badeokunnu2482
      @badeokunnu2482 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, Very low key.

    • @richardoki8528
      @richardoki8528 2 роки тому

      of cos yes recently release GODS Grace

  • @ireneiyandacooking
    @ireneiyandacooking 7 років тому

    can someone kindly upload gbanjo-gbanjo koboko, plese

  • @ikbombili
    @ikbombili 3 роки тому

    Beautiful song, old-time feeling deep. But I don't know what the song is about? Is anyone know the lyrics and meaning. That will be fantastic!!

  • @kayodefalade3752
    @kayodefalade3752 6 років тому

    This is Adawa Super 2!

  • @adebowaleshodiya7568
    @adebowaleshodiya7568 8 років тому

    adebowale shodiya (Germany )for my time.

  • @roladun
    @roladun 4 роки тому +1

    Please let me ask is this KSA or Admiral, what a great resemblance in vocal sound....

    • @afrobeatslyrics1221
      @afrobeatslyrics1221 3 роки тому +2

      It's Admiral Dele Abiodun. KSA's vocals are slightly different but there are indeed similarities.

    • @mathewomeike9179
      @mathewomeike9179 2 роки тому

      The guitar works are quite similar.

    • @blessingajisafe6915
      @blessingajisafe6915 8 місяців тому

      The vocals are different, but instrument is identical

  • @easybayoo
    @easybayoo 8 років тому +1

    I wonder why KSA complained about Omo Ode, likewise Admiral, that simply means the man Omo Ode is not a good man.

    • @mosesadekunle4898
      @mosesadekunle4898 8 років тому +2

      Omo ode is not a bad person. He is a good juju musician too. Three of them were fighting for supremacy....

    • @bunmiola7483
      @bunmiola7483 6 років тому +4

      Omo Ode was never a bad person. Never. The fight was marketing strategy then. You would want to listen to either Dele, Pick Peter, Sunny Ade or Obey to judge who among them could abuse each other most.
      Today, Obey is best friend to Sunny. Dele is equally so to Emperor Pick Peter. Infact, Dele Abiodun and Pick Peter performed together this year 2017 at a function bringing forth beautiful song tracks from their oldies. You need to see how close these old guys are.