Twin singers Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu work out a number for a new album and discuss their experience as female artists in the Nigerian music industry. (circa 1979/80)
I'm 28. And I was really disappointed when am just hearing about them in 2022????! No one talks about them to my ears ever. At the time you would know that they were really intelligent. Life turns.. And I fell in love with their songs and their intelligence... ❤️❤️❤️
Im currently shocked and I feel really robbed How am I just knowing this....I wish my generation could learn about the music and culture of past generations, if we had some kind of exposure.
People who were living in the 70s, adults as well as kids knew about them. Because that was their hay days. I was a kid then, and their music was everywhere over the radio and tv especially in Yorubaland like Lagos and Ibadan. Unfortunately they left Nigeria and their stars dimmed, literally.
Jerome Jacobs don't feel robbed. This was when Nigeria use to be a great country. There was light, water,transportation is safe, there was so much respect and people are more disciplined. The armed robbers, then were inexperienced. I remembered when we got robbed by arm robbers they went away with our light bulbs and my granny pot of soup at the middle of the night. It wouldn't have happened in these day and age. Bless 9ja in the 70s up until the mid 80s.
This makes me to remember when Nigeria was really great. I hope more 'Lijadu Sisters' will arise in due course. I pray for God's infinite blessings on them wherever they are.
who is here in 2021, the song orere elejigbo came to my mind and i had to search for this sisters. orere elejigbo was realeased when i just finished primary sch n i love it
It's a good thing that somebody has the time to bring out this old and important musics. I just remember lijadu sister and i typed it in YOUTube search engine. I was happy that somebody has done a good job of posting their music for the new generations to hear and see them. Good job! Oronbaba!
This brings me back happy childhood memories, their music playing in the background whilst getting ready to go to another Nigerian wedding or christening! The twins were related to Fela Kuti.
i was probably six years old when i had my first introduction with these lovely ladies ,they are probably grandmothers now but i love watching them on NTA Ibadan back in the days
Oh my God!! Wish they return to music scene, Its a lot better than the 80s now. 'Reincarnation'? If there's no reincarnation I would like to go back blah blah blah blah. God bless you Sis. This group will be hot when they return. Wow!, Lijadu is a household name O. I'd like to design some fabulous outfit for a video. Wow! No be small! I hope they just get on with it. Bless you sisters.
They didnt relocate abroad. Decca Records was founded in London in 1929. They did stop functioning in Nigeria, but technically the company did continue into the 1990s as Afrodisia and OBEY labels.
Guys, a phrase by one of the sisters is a famous sample used in a song but I cannot remember which song. Anyone can help me? Its the phrase from 3:28 to 3:39
For those young women (nah... for ALL women) out there who want a role model to shape yourself around, dump that Beyonce/Katy Perry/etc trash and look at these two. In less than 2 minutes you can tell that these women demand respect for themselves and most importantly their neighbours. In other words they are THE definition of a woman
Could try these, I suppose: facebook.com/thelijadusisters/ + www.knittingfactoryrecords.com/artists/the-lijadu-sisters/ (this one does have a contact email)
Who told u they are still active? Can't you see this recording was done long ago (probably in the 1980s)? Can't you see the afro hairstyles of the men, the old-school fashion and the simple lifestyles then? Also, can't you see the quality of the commentary that it is old school? Keep on waiting. Maybe till you reincarnate to the "next life". Reincarnation my foot!
Most beautiful women I've ever seen. Why can't all west African and west african-descended women look like them? Slim, fit, with real African hair style, sweet personality while intelligent and rebellious in a beautiful way.... When I want to see Nubian Queens to emulate they are so rare. All the women are bleached trying to look like pale horses with straw hair and beak noses. Black woman, stop copying women from other races. You are naturally perfect as you are
I'm 28. And I was really disappointed when am just hearing about them in 2022????! No one talks about them to my ears ever. At the time you would know that they were really intelligent. Life turns.. And I fell in love with their songs and their intelligence... ❤️❤️❤️
Im currently shocked and I feel really robbed
How am I just knowing this....I wish my generation could learn about the music and culture of past generations, if we had some kind of exposure.
I’m just getting to know on this day also 😭
People who were living in the 70s, adults as well as kids knew about them. Because that was their hay days. I was a kid then, and their music was everywhere over the radio and tv especially in Yorubaland like Lagos and Ibadan. Unfortunately they left Nigeria and their stars dimmed, literally.
They appeared
on the tonight
show with David
Byrne a while
back doing a
cover of William
Onyeabor.. look
up Onyeabor
David Byrne
I've never heard of them until someone shared this vid on Instagram. I feel robbed. Such amazing sisters
Jerome Jacobs don't feel robbed. This was when Nigeria use to be a great country. There was light, water,transportation is safe, there was so much respect and people are more disciplined. The armed robbers, then were inexperienced. I remembered when we got robbed by arm robbers they went away with our light bulbs and my granny pot of soup at the middle of the night. It wouldn't have happened in these day and age. Bless 9ja in the 70s up until the mid 80s.
Same like me 😢😢i love orere elejigbo
This makes me to remember when Nigeria was really great. I hope more 'Lijadu Sisters' will arise in due course. I pray for God's infinite blessings on them wherever they are.
who is here in 2021, the song orere elejigbo came to my mind and i had to search for this sisters. orere elejigbo was realeased when i just finished primary sch n i love it
2022
2022
2023
2024
I had my first to a Lijadu Sisters tune yesterday. Come On Home played on the radio. I was in another room and was stunned by their sound.
They're beautiful. Just been introduced to these women and I'm inspired
It's a good thing that somebody has the time to bring out this old and important musics. I just remember lijadu sister and i typed it in YOUTube search engine. I was happy that somebody has done a good job of posting their music for the new generations to hear and see them. Good job! Oronbaba!
Gorgeous ladies captivated me for the entirety of the video . Thank god for then and for CZcams for allowing me to see
They are so amazing, my mum used to sing their song to me but I didn't know them. Their music is turning me to something else
This brings me back happy childhood memories, their music playing in the background whilst getting ready to go to another Nigerian wedding or christening!
The twins were related to Fela Kuti.
Just discovered Horizon Unlimited 2 days ago and can’t stop playing it. Their singing is amazing
Good night Kehinde Lijadu. May your soul rest in peace.
Well I heard of them at age of 19 thanks to an album release in the US called Double Trouble. I still play that album to death.
Got a surprise call from the Lijadu Sisters today... Made me come here. Still young and beautiful at Heart aged 71...
one of them is dead, sadly. was she sick?
@@Markks100 Yes, my cousin Kehinde was sick. Very sad.
Kehinde has died: Rock on sister!
Why can't people like this represent Nigeria? We need more progressive thinkers like these women.
+Semilore Olusa Not Nigeria only, represent Women globally.
Well said
i was probably six years old when i had my first introduction with these lovely ladies ,they are probably grandmothers now but i love watching them on NTA Ibadan back in the days
Watch them... Like music video?
@@just-justice-here Yes
Even the way they spoke was musical ❤
The most beautiful twin sisters in music
Just bought a couple of their songs today.
The incomparable Lijadu sisters!! God bless you beautiful ladies.
Crazzzzy Mike or Earl sampled this in one of song and I can’t not think of it right now
Kai, this is evergreen!!! Oronbaba God bless you for keeping our heritage alive!!!
I’m just hearing about them today 14/11/2023 perhaps I’ve at a time listened to their song .
I love their sounds. Just getting to knowing them
Beautiful video :) glad this footage exists
Bien hermosas, desde la mera raiz.
So ahead of their time.
I saw their documentary on twitter so I rushed to CZcams to check them out ❤
They were so in sync
Wow these ladies are so cool.
This is killing me softly
they gorgeous women...go gurls
Oh God this is so great...
My auntie's rest in power in peace
Taiwo and Kehinde. Yoruba ibejis figures 🤎
We love them 😘
Oh my God!! Wish they return to music scene, Its a lot better than the 80s now. 'Reincarnation'? If there's no reincarnation I would like to go back blah blah blah blah. God bless you Sis. This group will be hot when they return. Wow!, Lijadu is a household name O. I'd like to design some fabulous outfit for a video. Wow! No be small! I hope they just get on with it. Bless you sisters.
Are you still alive?
love you ladies!
Love their braids(natural look), it's a thousand times better than the weave and blond wigs of today
They’re so cool
Nice one....really reminds me of naija.
Nice Material. Native ,Natural.
BIG time crush!
this is from a documentary released by the shanachie label ;)
My father's sisters
does anyone know what documentary this exactly is?? would be great to know ! thanks in advance !
Lea Kalliope Gemma, oronbaba made it themself, thats why they dont have to credit anyone or provide any other information
where can i find the rest of this please?
I love it
whats the name of the song they are rehearsing??
2022 and beyond
amazing.
How come I never heard of the super sisters until today? I'm so ashamed of myself being a music fan right from the beginning.
Very interested
Days when good English was spoken
hahaha...lmao...they dropped some gems from the 4:00 min mark...thats the same way it runs today with the 36 deals
Kehinde was def the fiercer , more aggressive twin
michael
lindas pftas
Does anyone know what the first track is called? its amazing
Asa Hudson, the track you're asking about is called Touch Me. It's one of the harder ones to find somehow. Not sure if they recorded it
Thankyou!!!
Kai, death is wicked.
The days of Becca Records. They eventually relocated abroad in the 80s.
They didnt relocate abroad. Decca Records was founded in London in 1929. They did stop functioning in Nigeria, but technically the company did continue into the 1990s as Afrodisia and OBEY labels.
Decca
Anyone knows if they have a music video
Guys, a phrase by one of the sisters is a famous sample used in a song but I cannot remember which song. Anyone can help me?
Its the phrase from 3:28 to 3:39
grabba and october baby - MIKE
For those young women (nah... for ALL women) out there who want a role model to shape yourself around, dump that Beyonce/Katy Perry/etc trash and look at these two. In less than 2 minutes you can tell that these women demand respect for themselves and most importantly their neighbours. In other words they are THE definition of a woman
and the other women you mentioned do not? wrong.
@@vickynwuche1485 fr just spoilt everything he said with that
E don tey??? Colors!!!
Anyone know what doc this is from?
Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene
🌟🌟
where is this filmed?
Does anyone know what the name of this song is? Was it released on any albums?
It's called "Touch Me". I dunno if it's on any album, though...
Does anyone know the name of this song?
I think there’s two songs there…
Anyone know how to get in touch with the Lijadu sisters?
Could try these, I suppose: facebook.com/thelijadusisters/ + www.knittingfactoryrecords.com/artists/the-lijadu-sisters/ (this one does have a contact email)
hot kool jool
Who told u they are still active? Can't you see this recording was done long ago (probably in the 1980s)? Can't you see the afro hairstyles of the men, the old-school fashion and the simple lifestyles then? Also, can't you see the quality of the commentary that it is old school? Keep on waiting. Maybe till you reincarnate to the "next life". Reincarnation my foot!
@atujaycee Why u're so angry beats me...
Most beautiful women I've ever seen. Why can't all west African and west african-descended women look like them? Slim, fit, with real African hair style, sweet personality while intelligent and rebellious in a beautiful way.... When I want to see Nubian Queens to emulate they are so rare. All the women are bleached trying to look like pale horses with straw hair and beak noses. Black woman, stop copying women from other races. You are naturally perfect as you are
fairs but what does slim/fit have to do with it. African women are diverse and come in all shapes and sizes, even colours.
calm down
Wow a black man telling black women how to look and how to behave *pretends to be shocked*
Please don't follow the west accepting fat as a lifestyle choice not a medical problem.
Thats why Allah said interest is haram because its exploitative.
They are so amazing, my mum used to sing their song to me but I didn't know them. Their music is turning me to something else