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Segun Adewale

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A towering figure in Nigerian Juju music, Segun Adewale pioneered the modernization of the genre in the 1970s and 80s, blending traditional talking drums with electric guitars and sophisticated horn arrangements that redefined what Juju could be. His virtuosic guitar work and emotionally resonant vocals earned him the title "Olu Juju" (Master of Juju), establishing him as one of Africa's most influential musicians whose innovations rippled across the continent's popular music landscape. Through decades of prolific recording and dynamic performances, Adewale elevated Juju from regional tradition to an internationally respected art form that continues to inspire musicians across generations.

Discography

Albums

Superstar Verse 1

1970

1[A] Halleluyah / Ejeka Seba Fun Baba/Jesu Lalabo Mi / Owuro Lawa/Ma Se Dale / Oyin Pelemo

2[B] Mase Dolu Igbagbo Ti Wa / Omo Wunmi Eledumare / Super-Stars/Awarawa Rirawa/Eni Mowa

Superstar Verse 2

1970

Superstar Verse 3

1970

1[B] Nitori Anu Re / A O Ni Podun Je / A Yewa Adara Fun Wa / Halleluyah Baba / Dr. Dapo Tejuosho

Superstar Verse 4

1978

Superstar Verse 5

1978

1[A] Itan Odun Ileya

Verse 6: Superstars New Sound

1979

1[A] A Dupe / Halleluyah / Semi Lomo Lodo re / Gba Olorun Gbo / Be O M'Okun / Superstars New Sound

Superstar Verse 7

1979

1[B] Ba Mi Na Omo Mi / E Tewo Ola / Igbekele Olorun Dun / Eyin Logo / Professor Peller

Superstar Verse 8

1980

1[A] Gboro Mi Ro / Ori Ni / Ife / Jesu Ma To Mi / Ori Mi Gbeja Mi Ja / B'aiye Ba Nye Ni

2[B] Gbe Mi leke Isoro / Mo Rire / Ataiyatu-Lila / Alhaji Olanrewaju Kassim / Alhaji Azeez Arisekola

Irawo Tiwa Lo Dode: Verse 9

1980

1[A] Ko Seni Bi Jesu / Ibanuje Pin O / Tewe Tagba E Samin / Irawo Tiwa Lo Dode

Ope Ye Baba

1981

Ogo Fun, Oba Tabi

1982

1[A] Ogo Fun, Oba Tabi / Orin Hallelluyah / Baba Mase Komi / Toju Enikeji Re / Aimowe Mama Ja Lu'do

2[B] Gbekele Oluwa / Di Mi Mu Ma Fimi Sile / Chief Look Modupe Ojo / Mr. Simon Ajeniya / Mr. Ishola

Endurance

1982

1[A] Ka Sa Ma Fori Tii / Ka Ma Toro Je / Mathelen Plastic Order

2[B] Eje Ka Jo Se / Ori Da Mi Iola / Jesu Lo Le S'Ilekun / Ki Nfe O Si / Ati Mesin Dodo

Boomerang

1982

1[B] Ika Ko Dara / Awa Arawa Rirawa / Awa La O Leke

Ase

1983

1[A] Nigeria / Kenimani / Emi Igberaga / Jesu Loba Iye / Halleluya

2[B] Owo Ni Gbongbo Ese / Eleyo E Yo / Ase / Omo Oba Lo Ndade

Adewale Play For Me

1983

1[A] Yo-Pop Musisc / Oshogbo Oroki / Odaran Kan To Sa

2[B] Adewale Play For Me / Kole Sori Apata / Sisi Alafe (Omoge) / Peke O Gbodo Gbin

Atewo Lara

1984

1[A] Atewo-Lara / Ka Tepna Mo 'Se / E Ma Fi Ile Iwe Sere

2[B] Olojo Ibi / Jelili / Suru Ni E Se

Ojo Je

1985

1[A] Ojo Je / Bobo Gbe Mi Leke

2[B] Atewo-Lara Ka Tepa Mo 'Se / E Ma Fi Ile Iwe Sere

Yo-Pop 85

1985

1[A] Ojo Je / Bobo / Gbe Mi Leke

2[B] Segun Adewale / Eje Re / Eniyan Ko

Glory

1986

1[A] Mo Ni Oluwa

2[B] Ori / Ololuife

I Love You

1987

1[A] Oko Tun Tun / Mo Je Re / Ero

2[B] Late Papa Obafemi Awolowo, F. R. C., SAN, G. C. F. R.

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Omnipotent

1987

1[A] Omnipotent

2[B] Ticks Says The Clock / Akanni Daisi Fadare

Yours Forever

1988

1[A] Yours Forever / Irawo-Meje / Olomo Sikata Baba Agbado

2[B] Ope Ni Fun Oluwa / Ojo Ibujub / Ti O Le

Ivy Cash & Carry

1990

1[A] Yo-Pop '90s / Cash & Carry / Bashorun M. K. O. Abiola

2[B] Oro Fe Soko / Iriri Olugbon

Yo-Pop & Sisi Nurse

1992

1[A] Damuso Si Baba / My God / Trubute To Teachers / African Pop / Yo-Pop

2[B] Revival / Liberian Civil War / Sisi Nurse / Piyo Poyo Yo

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4Segun Adewale

Second Coming

1992

1[A] Orin Tuntun / Olorun Agbaye / Adewale O Gbodo Ku / Omoge & Soyoyo

Here I am

1996

1[A] Yopop Juju Music / Mama Advice / Here Am I (My God) / Eyo Mariwo (Masqurade) / Yopop Juju Rythm

2[B] Ori Mi O (My Creator) / Adewale Give Thanks / Emi Igberaga (Pride) / Eran Ewure

Arise Africa

Peace Project1997

1[A] Arise Africa (NAFP) / Peace In Africa (Segun Adewale) / No More Wars (Sonny Okosuns)

2Special thanks to : John V. Beadle (John Beadle)

3Last updated on March 2, 2022.

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