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    Olugbenga: "Growing Up Going to Church in Nigeria, You Learn to Sing & Dance in Polyrhythms From the Start"
    Audio
    28 June 2018

    Olugbenga: "Growing Up Going to Church in Nigeria, You Learn to Sing & Dance in Polyrhythms From the Start"

    We talk to the musician about the politics of accents, his dual background, the World Cup and much more ahead of his performance with Metronomy at NYC's Full Moon Fest.

    This Striking Music Video Tackles The Loaded Question: "Where Is Your Accent From?"
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    16 April 2018

    This Striking Music Video Tackles The Loaded Question: "Where Is Your Accent From?"

    Watch Eku Fantasy's futuristic music video for "Living On The Outside."

    AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #77: Olugbenga
    Africa In Your Earbuds
    15 November 2016

    AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #77: Olugbenga

    Olugbenga, the UK-based producer, DJ and Metronomy bassist, delivers a new Africa In Your Earbuds mixtape ahead of his South Africa tour.

    Baloji's Love Letter To The Congo Is The Most Stunning Music Video Of The Year
    Video
    03 September 2015

    Baloji's Love Letter To The Congo Is The Most Stunning Music Video Of The Year

    Baloji searches for Congolese style on a road trip through Kinshasa in the stunning music video for "Capture," off the 64 Bits & Malachite EP

    Olugbenga Shares 'Olu's Omniverse: We Don' Catch Am' Mixtape
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    30 July 2015

    Olugbenga Shares 'Olu's Omniverse: We Don' Catch Am' Mixtape

    London-based Nigerian songwriter and producer Olugbenga mixes Okmalumkoolkat, Vieux Farka Toure and Temi Dollface in a new mixtape.

    Damon Albarn, Brian Eno & Nick Zinner Feature In 'Africa Express Presents: Maison Des Jeunes' LP
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    14 November 2013

    Damon Albarn, Brian Eno & Nick Zinner Feature In 'Africa Express Presents: Maison Des Jeunes' LP

    Africa Express presents their debut full length 'Maison Des Jeunes,' which was recorded in a one week span in Bamako in October.

    Olugbenga 'Silver Pixie' EP + MNRS Remix
    Audio
    29 October 2013

    Olugbenga 'Silver Pixie' EP + MNRS Remix

    Listen to Olugbenga 'Silver Pixie' EP, five tracks of future level production + the Metronomy bassist/producer's remix of MNRS' "Arms."

    Fall Release Guide: 8 Albums We're Looking Forward To
    Audio
    16 September 2013

    Fall Release Guide: 8 Albums We're Looking Forward To

    Okayafrica's guide to upcoming fall releases in music from around Africa and the diaspora.

    Olugbenga 'Silver Pixie, Iyawo Mi'
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    22 August 2013

    Olugbenga 'Silver Pixie, Iyawo Mi'

    Olugbenga returns to Lagos in the video for the standout track "Silver Pixie, Iyawo Mi."

    Olugbenga 'Hafiza [INNOCENCE]'
    Audio
    09 May 2013

    Olugbenga 'Hafiza [INNOCENCE]'

    Strem London/Lagos producer Olugbenga's [of Metronomy] pitched-up electronic single "Hafiza [INNOCENCE]."

    Audio: Olugbenga 'Love Is The Devil In The Details' [Premiere]
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    17 July 2012

    Audio: Olugbenga 'Love Is The Devil In The Details' [Premiere]

    AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #15: OLUGBENGA
    Music
    03 April 2012

    AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #15: OLUGBENGA

    Download Metronomy bassist Olugbenga's Africa In Your Earbuds mixtape with influences from his Nigerian childhood and modern grime cuts.

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