Zule Zoo Explained
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
The 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
In 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,[13] [14] which projected Nigerian culture through creativity in lyrical composition and innovative use of African percussion instruments.[15]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: 2020-10-12 . "When I Saw The Picture Of Zule-Zoo, I Wept", Man Says As He Calls For Help For The Benue Musician . 2023-11-12 . www.ghgossip.com . en-AU.
- Web site: Emmanuel . Solution . 2023-04-29 . FLASHBACK: Remedies, Styl Plus, Trybesmen, Maintain, 14 other music groups we miss . 2023-11-12 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
- Web site: 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 . 2023-11-12 . BellaNaija . en-US.
- Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . 2023-03-29 . 10 Afrobeats songs that generated controversy . 2023-11-12 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
- Web site: 2020-10-13 . 15 Years After Singing "Kerewa" And Getting Banned, See How Zule Zoo Looks Like Which Got People Talking . 2023-11-12 . www.ghgossip.com . en-AU.
- Web site: 'Kerewawa' dance a remedy for waist pain – Zule Zoo - Daily Trust . 2023-11-12 . dailytrust.com.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2018-05-12 . Headies 2018: The wins, goofs and shades . 2023-11-12 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: 2018-05-06 . Photos of celebrities at the 2018 Headies awards . 2023-11-12 . Linda Ikeji's Blog . en.
- Web site: Awojulugbe . Oluseyi . March 16, 2016 . Mo'Hits, Plantashun Boiz, The Remedies... 8 musical groups that went 'the PSquare way' | TheCable .
- Web site: Njoku . Benjamin . March 9, 2018 . Where is Zule Zoo? - Vanguard News .
- Web site: Enenaite . Blessing . 2022-06-05 . Fans mourn as Zule Zoo's Michael Aboh slumps, dies . 2023-11-12 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
- Web site: Sunday . Ochogwu . 2022-06-04 . Member of Zule Zoo of Africa, Mike Aboh is dead . 2023-11-12 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
- Web site: Blue Pie Records Official Website . 2023-11-12 . en-US.
- Web site: Reporter . Village . 2022-06-05 . Singer, Michael Aboh of the Zule Zoo group is dead » Africa Global Village . 2023-11-12 . Africa Global Village . en.
- Web site: Ibeh . Ifeanyi . 2022-12-14 . Two Tigers roar their way into reckoning in Nigeria music scene . 2023-11-12 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.