Beautiful Nubia
Beautiful Nubia | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | EniObanke, The Beautiful One |
| Born | Olusegun Akinsete Akinlolu 11 November 1968 Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Bandleader, Poet, Writer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, percussion |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Website | beautifulnubia.com |
Beautiful Nubia is the performing name for Segun Akinlolu ⓘ(born 11 November 1968), a Nigerian-born songwriter, music composer and band leader.
Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band is Nigeria's foremost contemporary folk and roots music group. Formed and fronted by songwriter and poet Segun Akinlolu (aka Beautiful Nubia), the group's songs and albums have achieved cult status among their loyal and growing fans spread across the world. Segun Akinlolu is an advocate of social reform and achieves this via his folk music."He has dedicated his lifetime to the enduring belief in the power of change; that our society is not irredeemable; that its inherent dysfunction is correctable."