Orits Williki Explained

Orits Wiliki is a Nigerian reggae musician who gained recognition upon the success of his 1989 record, Tribulation produced in part by Lemmy Jackson.[1] The record was followed by Conqueror, released in 1990, and in 1991, he released a less successful LP Wha Dis Wha Dat. The album included the single, Heart of Stone which included an Islamic chant, an addition by Wiliki, a Christian to promote religious tolerance. The influence of religion was eminent in some of his songs so also was disenchantment with the Nigerian society.

Wiliki is a member of the Music Copyright Society of Nigeria, a rival association to the Copyright Society of Nigeria.[2]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. News: Umahi. Sunday. February 8, 1992. I am not mocking Muslims. Weekend Concord. Lagos.
  2. News: July 31, 2010. CMO Approval: How MCSN lost out. Daily Independent (Lagos).
  3. Web site: Orits Williki Koleman Revolutionaire* - Wha' Dis Wha' Dat. 2020-06-20. Discogs. en.