Discovered by Decca's A&R man in Nigeria, David Bennett. Ofo & The Black Company were one of countless student band's playing in Lagos during the 70's. Mostly famous of their tune "Allah Wakbarr", recorded in 1972. Due to it's release in the UK they were invited to play in Berlin before travelling on to the UK. They were based there before undergoing a name change to Ofo The Rock Company and returning to Lagos in 1975.
The personnel includes:
Guitar: Toks Shotade
Drums/Percussion/Vocals; Larry (Lari?) Ifedioranma
Keyboards: Dele Olaseinde
Congas: Kingsley Obiche
The personnel includes:
Guitar: Toks Shotade
Drums/Percussion/Vocals; Larry (Lari?) Ifedioranma
Keyboards: Dele Olaseinde
Congas: Kingsley Obiche
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