P Square - our favourite music duo is back

Who would have thought this year had this kind of plot twist waiting for us. But I think it's fair to say we deserve it, considering how 2020 went for the music industry. Well, it was the same for everybody. 

It is no longer news that Peter and Paul Okoye are back together as P Square. Rumors of their separation first made rounds in 2015. But the actual separation happened in 2017. It was quite a hard one for everybody to swallow, and the following years witnessed their fans literally begging them to come back together. However, the two brothers remained unyielding and continued their solo careers.

Well, the tables finally turned this month, and the duo is back together. They have followed each other back on social media. And Paul was seen in a video taking Peter's children shopping. There was also a video of the brothers hugging passionately with big smiles on their faces. It is so delightful to see them back together. I'm sure we all can’t wait for them to drop a song. While we await this, here are their back to back hit Albums to reminisce about the old times. 

Last Nite         -2003

Get Squared    -2005

Game Over     -2007

Da Remix       -2007

Danger            -2009

The Invasion   -2011

Double Trouble -2014

Just listen at your convenience and add your favourites to your playlist. Don't have an Epoh Music account yet? It takes just about a minute, and you are ready to create your playlist. Click here to get started - Register 

Epoh Music Sunday Playlist

The point of a playlist is to have a set of songs that goes with a particular mood or moment. We all have that moment when one cannot stop to select or look for the right songs. Having the right songs on standby helps you concentrate and savour the moment. 

And Sundays, there is just something about Sundays. It is a day most of us try to be on our best behaviour (wahala for who no know God o). It is also a day we tend to feel more grateful to God. And music is a perfect way to express our grateful hearts. While you are preparing for this Sunday, here are songs you should consider adding to your Sunday Playlist. 

New Season              -Chidinma

Songs of Gratitude    -Neon Adejo

Ready                        -Preye Odede

The message             -Minister GUC

The King is Coming -Nathaniel Bassey

Arojinle                     -Adeyinka Alaseyori

Majesty                     -Jahdiel

Kingdom Now          -Dunsin Oyekan

Victory                      -Solomon Lange

I’m Blessed               -Sinach

Soundz of Afrika       -Sonnie Badu

Hymns and Psalms    -Oluwalonibisi

Celebrating Jesus       -Gift Dennis

Isodotun                     -Shola Allyson

Chiomalized               -Chioma Jesus

Born of God               -Ada Ehi

Kosobabire                 -Psalmos

Forever                       -Eno Michael

The Singles                -Enkay

God Alone                  -Joe Praize

Kuro Dein Kimi         -Gift Obot

Satisfied                     -Mercy Chinwo

Lord of All                 -Elijah Oyelade

Yes and Amen            -Tope Alabi

The Spirit of Light     -TY Bello & Tope Alabi

These are all Albums and EPs, which means you have a truckload of songs waiting to be added to your playlist. The good thing is, there is no deadline. Just listen at your convenience and add your favourites to your playlist. You can also check out other songs and artists not listed here on the platform. Don't have an Epoh Music account yet? It takes just about a minute, and you are ready to create your Sunday playlist. Click here to get started - Register

Highlife Music in Nigeria

Although Highlife music originated in Ghana in the 19th century and spread to other parts of Africa much later, Nigeria has come to own this genre of music proudly. Highlife has remained a top genre in the Nigerian music industry to date. The eastern part of the country carries the genre so well that it has almost become synonymous with Igbo music. 

Highlife is a fusion of African beats and Western Jazz melodies. The highlife sound can be best described as Africans combining the Jazz and Blues style and recreating it the African way. In western Nigeria, Highlife music grew to include more of the guitar and traditional Yoruba beats. This evolution of Highlife music went on to lay the foundation of Juju music. By the mid-1960s, Highlife had given way to Juju music in the west.

However, the rhythm continued in the East to birth what is now known as Igbo highlife - a blend of highlife music and Igbo traditional music. Chief Stephen Osita Osadebey, whose remarkable career spanned over forty years, took Igbo highlife to the international limelight with his evergreen track, Osondi Owendi. The language of the Igbo highlife is Igbo with a fusion of pidgin English. Other notable musicians include Chief Oliver De Coque, Bright Chimezie, Ali Chukuma, Sir warrior, Celestine Ukwu, Oriental Brothers and so on. A prominent voice in the original Igbo highlife today is Eze Chijioke Mbanefo.

Unlike in the south-west, the torch of Highlife music continues to burn in the East with musicians like Flavour, J Martins, Bracket, and Wizboyy. But with their style of Highlife is shaped by other western influences. 

One of the beauties of Highlife music is its agelessness. Highlife bands still play at parties, hotels, and bars. Some recreational places even have a designated day of the week for Highlife music. It is a great way to relieve stress after a long day. Create your Highlife playlist with our vast collection of highlife music on Epoh Music.