Osayomore Joseph Explained

Amb Osayomore Joseph
Birth Date:	29 October 1952
Birth Place:	Ugha village near Benin City, Nigeria
Death Place:	University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Genre:	Folk, World, & Country
Occupations:	Musician
Years Active:	1970–2022
Label:	Sonny Records (2), Utosco Audio & Video Centre, Sonnidisk Records

Osayomore Joseph (29 October 1952 – 11 June 2022) was a Nigerian musician who was one of the early pioneers of African popular Highlife music,^[1] known for his anti-corruption and government critical lyrics.

Career

Osayomore Joseph was born in Ugha village near Benin City, Nigeria, on 29 October 1952.^[2] He started his music career in the Nigerian Army Band during the 1970s.

Death

Osayomore Joseph died at University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria as a result of stroke.^[3]

Discography

Albums	Label
Forever (Cass, Album)^[4]	Utosco Audio & Video Centre	UAVC 063
My Name Is Money (LP)^[5]	Sonny Records (2)	SOR 004
Fire On The Mountain (LP, Album)^[6]	Sonnidisk Records	SDR 030

External links

• Osayomore and the creative 7 at Allmusic.com
• Osayomore Joseph Discography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yinka Farinde Honours Prominent Benin Musician, Osayomore Joseph In Canada . 2 November 2019 . National Insight. en. 2 November 2019.
2. Web site: Osayomore Joseph, One Of Nigeria's Music Legends Is Dead . 11 June 2022 . independent.ng. en. 12 June 2022.
3. Web site: 12 June 2022 . How music legend, Osayomore Joseph died – Son . 12 June 2022 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
4. Web site: Osayomore Joseph . 20 June 2022 . Discogs . en.
5. Web site: Osayomore Joseph . 20 June 2022 . Discogs . en.
6. Web site: Osayomore Joseph . 20 June 2022 . Discogs . en.