Yoruba Singers turns 50

Eze Rockcliffe

Tuesday marks 50 years since the Yoruba Singers, known for all-time favourites like, “Itaname”, “Black Pepper”, “Ojinga’s Own”, “Woman Ah Dead Ya Fuh Man”, “Sample”, “Abiola”, and “Crekete” among others, was formed.

Band leader Eze Rockcliffe said that while there is no particular celebration planned, the Yoruba Singers intends to release a CD in July comprising 40 songs, most of which are originals. The covers will be songs that inspired the group’s musical career.