Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group - Apala Messenger (Complete Album)

Apala Messenger - Originally recorded at Decca West African Studios
Abule Oja, Lagos, Nigeria
Various dates: 1967 - 1971

Haruna Ishola
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Haruna Ishola (died 1983) was a Nigerian musician, and one of the most popular artist in the apala genre. In the decades leading up to Nigerian independence in 1960, apala music developed when amateur musicians would play to arouse the faithful after the long fast of Ramadan. Born in the town of Ijebu-igbo, Haruna Ishola began recording apala numbers in about 1955, and soon became the most popular artist in the genre, and one of the most respected praise singers in Nigeria.

Ishola adapted and stuck to a strong traditionalist approach, citing both Yoruba proverbs and Koranic scripture in his songs, and introducing no Western instruments into his musical lineup. Ishola would sit when performing, surrounded by two talking drummers, shaker and bell, and a chorus of singers.

Emotionally-rich baritone vocals, backed by several supporting vocalists and set to the percussive rhythms of gangan (talking drum), Agidibgo (lamellaphone), shakers, agogo bells, akuba (conga-like drum) and claves, enabled Haruna Ishola to become one of the most influential singers in the history of Yoruba's music. Amassing a ultra-large repertoire of historic tales, philosophical explorations and songs of praise, Ishola was known for performing extremely lengthy shows that ranged from four to ten hours long. Releasing his debut recording, "Orimolusi Adeboye; The Oba Of Ijebu-Igbo," in 1948, Ishola was prolific, releasing more than thirty albums in his two decade-long career. His album, Oroki Social Club, released in 1971, sold more than five million copies between 1971 and 1983.

1. Late Matthew Toye
2. Omi Tita Ni Koko
3. Kise Tenu
4. Soyoyo Sisi Awelorun
5. Kafowo Komo Niwe
6. Ewure Ile Komoyin
7. Erin Onihun Se Nile
8. Late Owo-Ni-Fari
9. Kosi Ninu Eiye
10. Ganiyu Ajimobi
11. Abanije Koni Gbayi
12. Lade Iwalewa

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• haruna
• ishola
• apala
• fuji
• yoruba
• nigeria
• naija
• lagos
• eko

[sajokumba]

Olusola, your Brother from Mande is thanking you very much for posting this beautiful music. You cannot post enough Apala music. Thanks. Some translations or summary could help those of us who are not Yoruba speakers.

I nin Ke-Thank You in Mandinga

[planetolusola]

@sajokumba Will post more soon. Thanks my proud african brother.

[planetolusola]

Tracks - Click on timeline to play tracks 1. Late Matthew Toye 2. Omi Tita Ni Koko 6:02 3. Kise Tenu 8:57 4. Soyoyo Sisi Awelorun 11:58 5. Kafowo Komo Niwe 18:00 6. Ewure Ile Komoyin 20:47 7. Erin Onihun Se Nile 23:46 8. Late Owo-Ni-Fari 30:52 9. Kosi Ninu Eiye 37:41 10. Ganiyu Ajimobi 40:32 11. Abanije Koni Gbayi 43:33 12. Lade Iwalewa 46.33

[solomoncrown]

THIS IS VERY GOOD. I REALLY LOVE IT...... I LISTENED TO IT REPEATEDLY. GONE ARE THOSE DAYS. THANKS BRO, I APPRECIATE YOU!

[Nowisnu]

precious

[Neverageoutfit]

THANK YOU FOR THIS POST IS ABSOLUTELY UNDERSTATEMENT.THIS MUSIC DOES NOT ONLY BRING BACK THE MEMORIES OF MY LATE DAD BUT EQUALLY REMINDS ME OF THE FACT THAT LIFE IS SIMPLE AND TEMPORARY. MAKING THIE BEST OF IT IS THE WATCH WORDS. LIFE IS SHORTAND MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO UNTO OTHER HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.THANKS ONCE AGAIN

[1demi1dami]

How do you describe something that is so wholesome that is undescriable.everytime i play this music i cry,because it bring back the memory of my father,he loved haruna Ishola,yusuf Olatunji etc.Thank you for posting this music,God in his infinity mercy will bless and honour you just as you are doing honouring this legends.Thank you once again.Iri ajo lawa o.

[21wf]

Amazing stuff. Every phrase a proverb.

Is there any singer today like Haruna Ishola in terms of Yoruba richness?

I listen to Haruna Ishola, and tears well up in my eyes. I used to listen to these songs on those little two-sided records. My Dad had a whole collection of them.

Yusuf Olatunji is another legend.  Baba Legba himself.

[sbaikro]

My his soul rest in perfect peace

[elephant1611]

Thank you for the upload...evergreen songs! Yoruba a gbe wa o..

[larryjaymusic]

OMG thank u 4 posting dis album.bring back so much memory of my late father.