Zule Zoo is a Nigerian music duo that formed in the late 1990s by Michael Aboh and Al-Hassan Ibrahim who were both from Benue State.[1][2] They are known for their fusion of different musical genres such as traditional Nigerian rhythms, hip-hop, and reggae.[3]
They became known after the success of their controversial hit song “Kerewa”, which was banned by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for obscene content.[4][5] They were one of the top musical groups in Nigeria in the early 2000s, with their unique dance steps.[6] Zule Zoo performed at the 2018 Headies.[7][8]
Separation
editThe duo split up in 2008, after Aboh released a solo album titled “E dey pain me”. Since then, they went silent musically.[9][10]
Death
editIn 2022, Aboh died after slumping in the bathroom while having his bath.[11][12] Zule Zoo is remembered as one of the pioneers of the Takuraku beat, which projected Nigerian culture through creativity in lyrical composition and innovative use of African percussion instruments.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ ""When I Saw The Picture Of Zule-Zoo, I Wept", Man Says As He Calls For Help For The Benue Musician". www.ghgossip.com. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Emmanuel, Solution (2023-04-29). "FLASHBACK: Remedies, Styl Plus, Trybesmen, Maintain, 14 other music groups we miss". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Amobi, Ahmad Adedimeji (2023-11-03). "From Lijadu Sisters, Zule Zoo to The Cavemen & Others — Let's Take a Musical Journey Through Time With Music Duos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-03-29). "10 Afrobeats songs that generated controversy". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "15 Years After Singing "Kerewa" And Getting Banned, See How Zule Zoo Looks Like Which Got People Talking". www.ghgossip.com. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "'Kerewawa' dance a remedy for waist pain – Zule Zoo - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Headies 2018: The wins, goofs and shades". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Photos of celebrities at the 2018 Headies awards". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (March 16, 2016). "Mo'Hits, Plantashun Boiz, The Remedies... 8 musical groups that went 'the PSquare way' | TheCable".
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (March 9, 2018). "Where is Zule Zoo? - Vanguard News".
- ^ Enenaite, Blessing (2022-06-05). "Fans mourn as Zule Zoo's Michael Aboh slumps, dies". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Sunday, Ochogwu (2022-06-04). "Member of Zule Zoo of Africa, Mike Aboh is dead". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2022-12-14). "Two Tigers roar their way into reckoning in Nigeria music scene". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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