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Tony Allen
Tony Oladipo Allen (born August 12, 1940 in Lagos, Nigeria.) is a Nigerian drummer, composer, and songwriter. Years Active: 1960s- present.
As drummer and musical director of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s band “Africa 70” from 1968-1979, Tony Allen was a co-founder of the genre of Afrobeat music. As Fela stated, “without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat”.
Tony Oladipo Allen (born August 12, 1940 in Lagos, Nigeria.) is a Nigerian drummer, composer, and songwriter. Years Active: 1960s- present.
As drummer and musical director of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s band “Africa 70” from 1968-1979, Tony Allen was a co-founder of the genre of Afrobeat music. As Fela stated, “without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat”.
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