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William Onyeabor

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Born
26 March 1945
Died
16 January 2017 (aged 71)
William Onyeabor (Enugu, Nigeria, 29 March 1946 – 16 January 2017) was a Nigerian , musician, singer and songwriter. Onyeabor's songs are often heavily rhythmic and synthesized, occasionally epic in scope, with lyrics decrying war and sung by both Onyeabor himself and female backing vocalists. In recent years a number of his songs have appeared on various compilations, most often his biggest hit, "Better Change Your Mind", which has appeared on Africa 100, World Psychedelic Classics 3: Love's a Real Thing - The Funky Fuzzy Sounds of West Africa, and Nige… read more
William Onyeabor (Enugu, Nigeria, 29 March 1946 – 16 January 2017) was a Nigerian , musician, singer and songwriter. Onyeabor's songs are often heavily rhythmic and synthesized, occasionally epic in scope, with lyrics decrying war and sung by both Onyeabor himself and female bac… read more
William Onyeabor (Enugu, Nigeria, 29 March 1946 – 16 January 2017) was a Nigerian , musician, singer and songwriter. Onyeabor's songs are often heavily rhythmic and synthesized, occasionally epic in scope, with lyrics decrying war and sung by both Onyeabor himself and female backing vocalists. In recent years a number of his songs have appeared on v… read more

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1 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? Fantastic Man
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2 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? Atomic Bomb
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3 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? Heaven and Hell
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4 Play track Atomic Bomb - William Onyeabor vs. Hot Chip Atomic Bomb - William Onyeabor vs. Hot Chip
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5 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? Body And Soul
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6 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? Good Name
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7 Play track Atomic Bomb Better Change Your Mind
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8 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is (Deluxe Edition) When the Going is Smooth & Good
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9 Atomic Bomb - Cover Atomic Bomb - Cover
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10 Play track World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? Something You Will Never Forget
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  1. 113,261 listeners

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    World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
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