June 1st, 2008

Sonny Okosuns (1947-2008)

Okosuns, 61, died on Sunday (May 25) in the United States following a battle against cancer of the colon, they said.

Source: Yahoo

Sonny Okosuns, Nigerian Musician, Freedom Fighter

Rest in peace.

Sonny Okosun - Power To The People
A clip of Sonny and his band in Lagos, 1979 - taken from the documentary Konkombe - The Nigerian Pop Music Scene. Includes lagos street scenes, a jam session, a pressing plant and more.

Sonny Okosuns - Papa’s Land (16MB)
(right click, save as)

Excellent tributes over at Comb and Razor:
In a mannish mood
Among friends
My people, wake up
You want to live in the moon?
Sonny Okosuns (1947-2008)

One Response to “Sonny Okosuns (1947-2008)”

  1. Bigsedo Says:

    Rest in peace and not in pieces we really miss u .but all d same thank GOD 4 ur life.

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