Igbo highlife maestro and guardian of cultural music, Apinjo Okenwa Oduma Okija, comes out with an authentic praise track, “Okija First Eleven Intl Friends Club.”
This vivid cultural offering is coming at a time when fans of traditional music are yearning for highlife songs heavy with percussion, meant for village assemblies and social gatherings. With a name that resonates across the Southeast for his proverbial delivery, Apinjo Okenwa utilizes this cut to pay homage to community leaders and celebrate joint success.
The sound architect conjures up a vibrant mid-tempo sonic tapestry alive with brilliant electric lead guitar licks, rolling congas, and steady Ogene iron bell reverberations. Crisp percussion shakers play over a smooth bassline, providing enough opportunity for the vocals to lead with clarity.
Apinjo Okenwa takes leadership of the track with authority in his voice, confidently delivering seasoned praise poetry and clan salutations.
Okija First Eleven Intl Friends Club is out now on all digital platforms!
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