Baba Ken Okulolo & Kotoja, West African Highlife Band, , Nigerian Brothers, Afro-Groove ConneXion

Babá Ken Okulolo: Producer/Bandleader
BabáKen Okulolo was first seen in the U.S. with King Sunny Ade's African Beats. He was five times voted Nigeria's best bassist by that country's music journalists. Deeply rooted in traditional village music, as a youth he was bassist for several great highlife bands, including that of the highlife master, Victor Olaiya. Now, he also leads the modern Afro-beat band KOTOJA, AFRO-GROOVE CONNEXION and the acousing group THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS. You can read more about Baba Ken on his Home/Band page.

Pope Flyne : Ghanaian performer/composer/educator Pope Flyne is best known as lead vocalist for the legendary Sweet Talks band of Ghana, where he brought the art of highlife music to new heights. When not on stage, he shares his joyful spirit and vast knowledge of African folk music, dancing and precussion with his legions of American students.

Soji Odukogbe: Nigeria's Soji Odukogbe was for five years the lead guitarist for the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He draws on an extensive background in spiritual music, bringing a unique sensibility to his highlife guitar interpretations.

Nii Armah Hammond: A present and founding member of the seminal Ghanaian group Hedzoleh Soundz, which recorded on several unforgettable hit albums with Hugh Masekela, Nii Armah Hammond is "The Chief" of authentic highlife percussion.

Lemi Barrow: Trap drummer Lemi Barrow brings a special, vibrant flavor to West African highlife music, brewed from his years of performing and wide experience with African, Brazilian, and African-American musicians.