Dele Abiodun

JujuSobe, Nigeria

A pioneering force in Juju music since the 1970s, Dele Abiodun revolutionized the genre by seamlessly blending traditional Yoruba rhythms with modern instrumentation and sophisticated vocal harmonies that captivated audiences across Nigeria and beyond. His innovative arrangements and poetic lyrics established new standards for the genre while honoring its cultural roots, influencing generations of musicians and cementing Juju's place as one of Africa's most enduring and respected musical traditions. Through decades of performances and recordings, Abiodun demonstrated how traditional African music could evolve without losing its soul, making him an invaluable architect of contemporary African sound.

Discography

Albums

Vol. 1: The Strings Controller

1971

1[A] E JEka Jo / Ambisco & Company / Egbe Igbi Mo / Makanju Ola / Egbe Dele Abiodun

Vol. 2

1971

1[B] Awa Lamulu Dun / Ka Tepa Mose / Ori Mi Maje Nsin Won Wa Jaiiye / Kaiye Ma Pa Wa Da / Ojo Ni Wa

Vol. 3

1974

1[A] Adawa System / Iberu Oluwa / Ojo Jije Okere / Borokini / Ma Dele

2[B] Asiko Tito / Igba La Aiye / Ori Wo Bi Ire Gbemi De / Irawo La Gba / Bi Oluwa Ba Nse Rere

Adawa Super Sound

1975

1[A] Adawa Super Sound / London Special / Chief Kayode Akinsanya / Bamidele Alawode / Ati Lo Alo Bo

2[B] Oro Lomo Ele Ti Nje / Oro Re O / Ironu Olowo / Fe So Se / Labalaba

Adawa Sounds Super 2

1975

1[A] Abanije / Ewu Jamba Motto / Omo langidi / Enu E Le Wa / Dele Mai Ku

2[B] Iba Oluwa / Pepeiye / Bi Nba Lowo / Ore Peju Club / Remi Omo Lawanson

Adawa Sounds Super 3:Vol. 6

1975

1[A] Odomode Ni Won / Enla Lo Kesin Loro / A To Nsoge / Odale / Nwon Nfariwo

2[B] Enia Mi Wo Oju / A Ki Ridi Okun / Adan To So Ri Ko / Yinka Esho / Alhaji Yinusa / Alhaji Hammed

You Told Me That You Love Me

1975

1[A]

2[B]

Ojo To Paje Loru

1976

1[A] Toju Wa Oba Oke / Eshin O We Wu / Omode Yi Fi Iru Fonna / Ara O Ro'Kun / Igun Ba Le

2[B] Dele Ti De / Won Ngbe E On Yan / Eru O'Ba Mi / Binu Binu / A Te Be

Adawa Super 5

1976

1[A] Asiko Loto / Obinrin Ki Wo Oro / Laise Lairo / Awa Onilo Nile Yi / Mi O Sako Mi O Fege

Super 6: Ile Ora

1977

1[A] Ile Ola / Adupe Lobo Baba Wa / Bobo Doherty (Mama Koko) / Oke Ibadan Prestige Circle

Original Super 7 in the apple of New York City

1977

1[B] Aringbere / Are Ije / Ko Bi Ti Kobi Ti / Olowo Lagba / Alhaji Owolabi

Super 8: Agba Wa Bura

1977

1[B] Kama Sise Fun Onise / Lojo Iso Ro / Oluwa Lo Ma Jogun Aiye / Kofi Tojo Koro / Moroye Moje

Awa O Ni Legba

1978

Adawa Super Ten: Elemu Nget On

1978

Super 11: Mo Ke P'Oluwa

1979

Adawa Super 12: Ojo o P'Aje Loru

1979

1[B] Adamo Dere / Ojo To P'Aje Loru / Atari Ajanaku / Atofa Atifa / Ode Ni Nle'Mo Wale

For Better For Worse

1980

1[A] For Better For Worse / Ro Ko To Se / E Ba Je Ka Ro Ori Wo

2[B] Ke Ni Man / Temi L'Oluwa / Igba Oko A O Ni Ba Won Ja

Super 14 Special: G'Esin Ni Kise

1980

1[A] Eni Eba Ri Ebi / Iro NiWon Npa / Ironu Ikoko / Mo F'Aiye Mi Fun Jesu

2[B] Labu-Labu / Onile Ni O Ni Gba Fun / A Yanmo Ni / G'Esin Ni Kese

The Beginning of the New Era

1981

1[A] Eiye Wa Je Jero / Ibi A Da Ori Si / Asa Nta / Kilanfani Ore Yen / Aiye Ti Mo Wa

2[B] Ifa Kan Lo Wole De / Kinni Igbehin Olowo / Ore Kiigbe / Owe Agba / Wa Gbe Mi Le'Ke

E O Fu'ra

1982

1[B] Jesu Gbo Adura Mi / Irawo Owuro / Ide Mi Ja / Jesu Ye O

1000 Miles

1982

1[A] Ile Aiye Ile Ogun / Oro Agba / Tani Won Npa Kuru Mo / J. O. L. S. Motors / Dele Currency

2[B] Imoran Ota Dofo / Mo Wa Dupe / 1000 Miles / Omo La'Yegbe Aiye

Ma Se'Ka

1983

1[A] Ma Se 'Ka / Owo Ki Won Ni'Le Aje / O Ya / Bo Ba Da'Bo

2[B] Maa Te Siwaju / O Wa Paa / Owo Obe / Mo Ti Kilo F'Aya Mi / Adelebo To Nw'Oko

It's Time For Juju Music

1984

1[A] It's Time for Juju Music / Eledumare Mo Dupe / Omo Gbemiluyi

2[B] Ayanmo Ko Gbobun / Oloruka / Oridere Eye Okun / Akin Ademokoya

Oro Ayo

1985

1[A] Oro Ti Mo Ba Raye So Toyi / Ero Ota / Okan Re L'Olorun Re / Oro Ayo / Oloju Come & Go

2[B] Confrontation / Ileri Aja Lori Ikoko / E Je Ka Finu Konu / Ogun Ajaye / A Lo Mo Ko

Sound of the Moment

1985

1[A] Ogun Onile (God Of Iron) / Bata To Ndun Lako-Labo / Kini Won Nse / Gbe Ja Mi

2[B] Mo Wo Otun Mo Wo Osi / Gbogbo Bi E Ti Nse / Yabomisa / Decem Klub / Oja Ale Me Na (Ondo)

Confrontation

1985

1[A] Alolo-Moko / Alolo-Moko Adawa Super Dub

2[B] Confrontation / Confrontation Adawa Super Dub

Message of Joy

1986

1[A] Osu Ayo / Awon Amoye / Kabiyesi Oba Wa / O Di Lailai Pongba / Comrade Femi Akinboboye

2[B] Ori Gbe Wa De Bi 'Re / Asiko Mi Lo To / Orin Ni 'Se Wa / Tiwa Yato Si Ti Won

E So Ko Ijo

1987

1[A] Jeje Laiye Gba / Oro Ayo Wa / Ire Otun-Ire Osi / Isokan Omo Yoruba

2[B] Alanu L' Olorun / Ile Aiye Ogun / Aje Segbon / Imoran Mi S' Awon Wundia / Olomoge Soko Ijo

Busy Body

1988

1[A] O Se Mo Dupe / Bibi 'Re Se Pataki / Ota Sare-Sare / Baby To Ko Leta Simi / Owo Laso Oge

Ring My Number:Temi Laago

1988

1[A] Mo Kan'Lekun Oro / Eni Kanju Ola / Emi O Majo / Temi Laago (821 367)

2[B] Maranti Olore / Temi O Ni Soro / Kolre Baje / Adawa Loni Juju

Current Champion

1990

1[A] Moji Saye / Atupa Ayo / Ode O / Oju Kii Mo / Current Champion

2[B] Bere Ti Ndun Yungba / Oya-Oya / Emi Ole Gba / Segun Seriki / Ma Jo

Happy Days

1990

1[A] Happy Days / Orin Tuntun / A Lulu Titi / Omidan Jojolo / Ati Goke Kedere

2[B] Gbedegbede Lojolumo / A Ti De / E Maa Pa / Won Se Bolantan / Tajudeen Alebiosu

Lick My Butter

1992

1[A] tracks unknown

2[B] tracks unknown

It's Time - Super Series One

1996

1It's Time / Akiti / Alantakun / Alomoko / Je K'a Jo Jo / Christ / Inegbese / Ariya

God's Grace

2020

Singles

Kino Mo Ko Soke Yi

1971

1Kino Mo Ko Soke Yi b/w ??

Se Otito

Olumo1971