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When was lagbaja born?

When was lagbaja born?

1960 (age 61 years)
Lagbaja/Date of birth

Where was lagbaja born?

Lagos, Nigeria
Lagbaja/Place of birth

Why does lagbaja wear a mask?

He has his reasons for wearing the mask. He used to be in the choir in one Baptist Church in Ilorin and his parents are prominent Baptist members. His family opposed his decision to sing that kind of music. They believed that he wanted to disgrace them because of their position in the church.

Where is lagbaja now?

Artist Biography Now based in Manhattan, New York, USA, Nigerian singer Ologunde adopted the name Lagbaja (meaning ‘anonymous’ or ‘faceless one’ in Yoruba) as he embarked on his career in the early 90s.

Who is the real lagbaja?

Bisade Ologunde
Bisade Ologunde (in Lagos, 1960) is a Nigerian afrobeat musician, singer-songwriter and percussionist. Widely known as Lágbájá for his signature use of mask which covers his identity. He believes in social reform through music.

What is full name of lagbaja?

Lagbaja/Full name

Did lagbaja ever show his face?

The true identity of Bisade Ologunde popularly known as Mr Lagbaja has now been unveiled. Aremu took to his Instagram page to celebrate the singer who turned a year older today and he appeared to unmask his face. …

Who is lagbaja father?

D.A Ologunde
Lagbaja/Fathers

Who sang did I with lagbaja?

Lagbaja
Did I?/Artists

What is the meaning of lagbaja?

Lagbaja – which in the Yoruba language has a simultaneous multiple-translation meaning of “somebody”, “nobody”, “anybody” and “everybody” – has always performed masked. On one level, by never revealing his human identity, Lagbaja represents the common man and the faceless voice of the masses.

Who sang BTS ego?

BTS
Outro : Ego/Artists

What does lagbaja mean in Yoruba?

faceless one
Now based in Manhattan, New York, USA, Nigerian singer Ologunde adopted the name Lagbaja (meaning ‘anonymous’ or ‘faceless one’ in Yoruba) as he embarked on From: Lagbaja in Encyclopedia of Popular Music »

Who is Lagbaja and where is he from?

Lagbaja (born in Lagos) is a Nigerian Afrobeat musician, singer and songwriter. He was born in 1960 in Lagos state. He is from Odogun’s Compound, Ijagbo Community in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. is a Baptist by birth. He is also a Globacom ambassador.

Why is Bisade Ologunde known as Lagbaja?

Bisade Ologunde (in Lagos, 1960) is a Nigerian afrobeat musician, singer-songwriter and percussionist. Widely known as Lágbájá for his signature use of mask which covers his identity. He believes in social reform through music.

What are some of Lagbaja’s most popular songs?

Discography 1 ‘Ikira’, 1993 2 Lagbaja, 1993 3 Cest Un African Thing, 1996 4 ME, 2000 5 WE, 2000 6 We and Me Part II, 2000 7 ABAMI, 2000 8 Africano… the mother of groove, 2005 9 Paradise, 2009 10 Sharp Sharp, 2009

When did we before me by Lagbaja come out?

With a high quotient of percussion instruments including congas and talking drums, Lagbaja’s album We Before Me (IndigeDisc/PDSE), released in 2000, demanded honesty from politicians and urged brotherhood and unity. He shared lyrics of his songs with a backup singer, Ego Ihenacho, and equally plays tenor saxophone.