The medley “Mo Duro / Kolawole Mi / Okin Loba Eiye / Awilli Kofo / Bi Mo Laya” by Comfort Omoge and her Asiko Ikale Group is an evidence of the musical richness and cultural preservation embedded in Asiko music.
Comfort Omoge, revered as the queen and chief exponent of Asiko music, played a pivotal role in upholding the traditional African folklore of the Ikale people in the Western State of Nigeria. With her 15-17 member band, Aboba Asiko, she masterfully utilized traditional percussive instruments to deliver modern interpretations of her people’s folk songs.
The medley showcases her versatility as an artist, weaving together different elements in a seamless musical journey. Through her albums like “Orogen Rogen” (1976) and “Irore re yi ran” (1980), Comfort Omoge left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, and her legacy endures despite her passing in 1999.
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