Lágbájá - Never Far Away
Never Far Away is a love song from Lágbájá’s latest album, Africano… the mother of groove - featuring fellow singer and co-writer ‘Bisade Ologunde, as they recall love that went awry.
Interestingly the song incorporates orchestral strings and western instrumentation backed up by the wonderful bata, dundun and ogido drums. It’s as though the Whitney Houston of old got together with Lagbaja’s rhythm section for a jam session, because Never Far Away is close to the sound they’d produce… and I don’t mean that in a bad way either.
The video isn’t quite on the Skentele Stontolo level, but it’s a nice song and video nonetheless. I can’t wait to get my hands on this VCD.
Enjoy
Eugene
June 5th, 2006 at 9:04 am
Luv everything about the track & video. Lagbaja keeps it real.
June 5th, 2006 at 11:10 am
Talking about keeping it real. Check out a guy I believe to be the best Nigerian artiste out their right now. I appreciate guys like 2 face and Lagbaja, but their talent really doesn’t quite match Ku ku’s, at least in my book. Visit kukulive.com
June 5th, 2006 at 12:29 pm
Doyin, thanks for the information. You compare “people like 2face & lagbaja.” How do you place those two in the same group? They couldn’t possibly be more different and suggesting so puts your statements into question. Kuku’s good, but imo, but he and lagbaja are on completely different playing fields…
June 15th, 2006 at 12:52 pm
I understand your point. The fact still remain regardless of genre. You can’t compare 90% on Nigerian artist with the quality of Sunny Ade. eaning to say, quality, and craftmanship can be measured subjectively. I like Lagbaja and 2 face but KUkuis is breath of fresh air. This is just my opinion
July 16th, 2006 at 9:44 am
Lagbaja’s work is distincitve from any other present day Nigerian artiste. He combines so beautifully, African sounds and rythms with a completely western orchestra! This video never ceases to give me goose pimples and make me appreciate the simple yet powerful vocals of Lagbaja’s lead vocalist and co-writer. Lovely…simply lovely stuff
July 26th, 2006 at 12:52 am
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July 26th, 2006 at 4:05 am
lagabja, u are just too good. the lord will continue to help u more. i dey gbadun u my dear
August 1st, 2006 at 7:09 am
This is really a good and creative musical and art work. I do appreciate and it makes me feel happy and proud to be a Nigerian and an African.
This piece of musical works shows the interwoven relationship between African music with modern instrumentation.
Keep it up, seven Gbosa for Lagbaja.
August 3rd, 2006 at 2:55 am
i love your song lagaja and you will always be in the top.
we love you in the family of aminu ibrahim
My Address: 152, lagos road ikorodu opposite st. Agustine ikorodu lagos.
Never far away make a change in my life during when i was in the bar i had the and i left for home immediatly my eye open and leasten to the song with mind and since then i see it never far away form any lady.
Send me a CD of the new Song u Just sang.
August 16th, 2006 at 12:22 am
the song features Ego Ogbaro (nee Ihenacho) not bisade as u said
September 5th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
wow, simply beautiful, very well done, lagbaja and ego are very good together. i love this music and the video
September 24th, 2006 at 12:45 pm
i love his music, is about bring out much of african and all that.
i so much believe in his music.
October 2nd, 2006 at 1:44 am
lagbaja you are just too good. infact you are incomparable.
with your sax and voice, you make wonders.
i appreciate the track ‘aisan’
keep it up cos i dey gbadun u
October 7th, 2006 at 11:48 am
i realyy love dat album it keeps me cool it is a surpricev when i saw dat song on t v i t makes my lover come back 2 me after many of divorce at dis point i want 2 say dat lagbajaand d rest nija artiste 2 contina b cos iu love them all
November 10th, 2006 at 2:30 pm
hi i just wanted to say this song neva far away is hootta hott and i just cant get enough of it i lov it sooooooooooo much but i PLZ need the LYRICS plz send it to me cheers via email
November 16th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
man…..i almost cried with the emtions coming in from the video and Ego’s voice (no kidding). absolutely divine sound, and good that it is all afican i.e. nigerian. its a really really nice work of art.
January 1st, 2007 at 1:24 am
u never cease to amaze me with ur kind of music.
February 6th, 2007 at 8:18 am
LAGBAJA. I THINK UR MUSIC IS COMPILLED WITH WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING . IT’S A MATURED SONG WITH A LOTS OF ASPIRETIONS . I THINK ME AND MY WHITE LADY GONNA CALL YOU DURING OUR WEDEN AND SHE GONNA LIKE TO HEAR UR V0ICE LIVE. I WILL REALLY LIKE TO TELL PEOPLE AROUND ME IN NORWAY THAT IAM A NIGERIAN WITH YOUR MUSIC .I PRAY THAT YOU WILL LAST SO LONGE IN YOUR MUSIC WITH THE SAME QUALITY. TILL WE SEE IN NAIJA . WISH YOU THE BEST OF THE LUCK .
February 23rd, 2007 at 5:56 pm
why dont i hear much about faze on Nigeria Websites and all that..i just want you guys to write more about him cause he is the Hottest Nigerian Artistes Right now….
May 30th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Dear lagbaja,
Happy day to you, pls i will like to read from you.
pls end me you telephone number
July 6th, 2007 at 4:41 am
We can always improve on the past only if we look back st the past from the present.
July 6th, 2007 at 4:44 am
Why can’t I find pictures of our artistes on net. It’s terrible
October 15th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
KUKU at the Kennedy Center, Oct 21, 2007
Nigerian/Yoruba singer/songwriter, KUKU, offers his most intimate recording yet. During a two-hour evening session on Friday, July 20th, 2007, KUKU recorded a suite of unadorned and emotionally-charged songs - and the result is a project that smoothly ushers listeners through the faith and presence of raw emotion…The Absence of Cool.
South African guitar maestro Mongezi Ntaka joins KUKU as he unveils his new project, The Absence of Cool.
Kennedy Center: Millennium Stage
2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC US
Sunday, October 21, 2007
6:00 PM
March 16th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
dear lagbaja.
i pray God in His infinite mercy will grant you more wisdom and understanding to develop more and more.
your uncle
Jide oyatoye.( Ijagbo kw/st)
March 16th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
dear lagbaja.
i pray God in His infinite mercy will grant you more wisdom and understanding to develop more and more.
your uncle
Jide oyatoye.( Ijagbo kw/st)
more greeze to your elbow
August 8th, 2008 at 8:38 am
dear lagbaja
i must tell u i’m one of ur greatest fans. i am a student of music university of nigeria nsukka and i say you are the best. i wish to meet with you or have ur phone number, plssssss. hope to hear from you soon