@nostalgicsound_ng: A video capturing Haruna Ishola and his Apala group, performing in the opening moments of Bound for Lagos (1960 Film), preserves one of his rare on-screen appearances. 👇 . . Haruna Ishola Bello (1919–1983), also known as Baba Ngani Agba, was a Nigerian musician widely regarded as the father of Apala music, a Yoruba genre built around polyrhythmic percussion, vocal call-and-response, and cultural storytelling. Born in Igbaire, Oko-Sopin in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Ishola began recording and performing Apala in the late 1940s, staying true to indigenous instrumentation such as talking drums, lamellaphone (thumb piano), shekere, agogo bells, and shakers. . Prior to Ishola’s recordings, Apala went by various regional names, but his performances helped standardise and popularise the genre across Nigeria and beyond. . Over his career, Ishola toured extensively, recorded prolifically, and helped cement Apala as a national cultural treasure. His influence extended to subsequent generations of Nigerian musicians, ensuring that his approach to rhythm, vocal delivery, and storytelling remains a pillar of Yoruba music to this day. . . . . #HarunaIshola #ApalaMusic #VintageNigeria #CulturalHeritage #NostalgicSoundNg

Twabzeezphoenix :

It still baffles me why AYINLA OMOWURA still don’t have a live performance video 💔

Damilola Olaoye :

Ayinla omowura is my favourite

iamimisiola10 :

Put it for 1.5x, you will love it 🤭

royalman :

for apala he is the number 1,

ADEDAMOLA 👑 :

lol....I can't stop laughing.... what's he singing at first... This man na Prof. of music o...I love you pa....Rest on sir

ismail :

No one is talking about the camera man, editors and producers of this music video

BIG JOE🤓🥸😎 :

Haruna-Ishola's profile showcases exceptional musical professionalism, rooted in innate talent and a deep connection to cultural percussion. His unique sound is recognized and celebrated globally. As he actually sang in one of his record tracks ; saying goes, 'Gatikuli Gatikuli ati teba sinu sago O'ja, Ogberi tomaje nikan' - roughly translating to 'The drummer's rhythm takes over the market, captivating all who hear it.' His skill has earned him widespread acceptance and acclaim both home and international 😊

rhemilous :

see flows forget the lyrics listen to the beat🥰

midas :

I heard a rumour that he was the first Nigerian musician to perform outside Nigeria. How true is it?

سُلَیۡمَـٰنَ :

Topic of this album please 🙏

djtrendy___ :

No autotune, No special effects. Just raw talent

ArowoshadeenSon 🇳🇬 :

The best ever to sing in Yoruba language.

metaphor_990🇳🇬 :

Why do I feel like I’ve once lived in same era just listening to the song 😂

Fatai Amusat :

BABA NGANI AGBA...SUN REO My no1 musician in the word, played at my naming ceremony in 1961 as told by my late father....May Allah be pleased with his soul in Aljanat friduas. ameen

Sheriph_Media 📸🎥📽️ :

Baba nGani Agba. my favorite Apala singer

Adebayo :

That year🥰

ladega01 :

Pls bring me back here with this old clips

ALATISE 👌 :

baba ngani Agba 🥰 my favourite musician ❤️🥰

AyoMiDe🕴️ :

Only god know where I Dey that year , they didn’t even born my mom 😂🤔

Peterlee_comic :

Eyo :

God bless you for bringing this out 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. I listen to H I almost everyday... Oroki social club and late Badejo okunsanya are 🔥🔥. continue to rest in peace Baba ngani Agba 🕊️✌🏽

JIDE :

LEGENDARY

baba Benson :

rest in peace baba haruna ishola.... I love the voice like the music

Adeniyi Adekunle :

who rap to this ??? This is meant for GRAMMY