Let’s dive into the heart of Afemai land in Edo state and groove to the song “Chief J. Aigbokhaode Electrical Contractor – Ikhin – Benin” by Alhaji Waziri Oshomah. Call him a living legend, and you’d be spot on! Alhaji Waziri Oshomah is a national treasure of the Afemai people.

Waziri hails from a serene part of Edo State in southern Nigeria called Afemailand, a region known for its harmonious coexistence of Muslims and Christians, all dancing together. As a devout Muslim and a beacon of religious piety in his community, Waziri’s music is a unique blend of Etsako/Afemai folk styles with pan-Nigerian highlife and pop. His songs are a sublime vehicle for his Islamic philosophy that gets everyone—Muslims, Christians, whoever—on the dancefloor.

“Chief J. Aigbokhaode Electrical Contractor – Ikhin – Benin” is part of Waziri’s Volume Series, crafted during the peak of his career, around the time he performed his first hajj. This song pays homage to Chief J. Aigbokhaode, a distinguished electrical contractor from Ikhin in the Benin Kingdom. With his smooth fusion of local rhythms and catchy highlife beats, Waziri creates a celebratory and unifying anthem that highlights the achievements of a great man while getting everyone to dance.