Zule Zoo

Zule Zoo was a Nigerian music duo formed in the late 1990s by Michael Aboh and Al-Hassan Ibrahim, both from Benue State. ^{[1] [2]} They were known for their fusion of different musical genres such as traditional Nigerian rhythms, hip-hop, and reggae. ^[3]

They became known after the success of their controversial hit song “Kerewa”, which was banned by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for obscene content. ^{[4] [5]} They were one of the top musical groups in Nigeria in the early 2000s, with their unique dance steps. ^[6] Zule Zoo performed at the 2018 Headies. ^{[7] [8]}

Separation

The duo split up in 2008, after Aboh released a solo album titled “E Dey Pain Me”. Since then, they went silent musically. ^{[9] [10]}

Death

In 2022, Aboh died after slumping in the bathroom while having his bath. ^{[11] [12]} Zule Zoo is remembered as one of the pioneers of the Takuraku beat, which showcased Nigerian culture through creativity in lyrical composition and innovative use of African percussion instruments. ^[13]

See also

• List of Nigerian musicians

References

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5. "15 Years After Singing "Kerewa" And Getting Banned, See How Zule Zoo Looks Like Which Got People Talking". www.ghgossip.com. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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11. Enenaite, Blessing (2022-06-05). "Fans mourn as Zule Zoo's Michael Aboh slumps, dies". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
12. Sunday, Ochogwu (2022-06-04). "Member of Zule Zoo of Africa, Mike Aboh is dead". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
13. Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2022-12-14). "Two Tigers roar their way into reckoning in Nigeria music scene". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-12.