In a historic moment for African highlife music, Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers have achieved a groundbreaking feat with their latest album, ‘Abialam,’ which has climbed to No. 24 on the Apple Music Top 100 chart worldwide. What’s even more stunning is that this achievement was attained within less than 24 hours of its release, and it secured the 27th position within 48 hours of hitting the charts.

‘Abialam,’ which translates to “I have returned,” is a masterful blend of traditional rhythms and contemporary beats, that captures the very essence of highlife music while resonating with a diverse global audience.

The album comprises six tracks that pay respect to the rich history of the highlife genre while seamlessly integrating modern elements, making it both timeless and relevant in today’s music landscape.

With this incredible success, ‘Abialam’ not only tops the charts but also receives praise from music critics who applaud the album’s sophisticated orchestration, intriguing lyrics, and innovative sound.

African highlife music pioneers, Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers are recognised for fusing traditional highlife rhythms with contemporary influences. Their music has won over followers across decades and cultures.

With future tour dates and streaming of “Abialam” on all the main platforms, Kabaka and His Oriental International Brothers are ready to electrify audiences with their comeback.

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Show Dem Camp (SDC) has unveiled an exciting joint album with The Cavemen, two musical groups that uniquely incorporate indigenous Highlife elements into their sound, setting them apart in the Nigerian music industry.

The announcement was made during SDC’s Palmwine Fest London, held at the KOKO Camden on September 17, 2023. Fans of both groups were electrified by the news, anticipating the spectacular fusion of Highlife that would result from this collaboration.

Rappers Tec and Ghost make up the duo of Show Dem Camp (SDC), renowned for their distinctive body of work spanning the Hip Hop and Alternative music genres.

In particular, as Alternative artists, they are known for their critically acclaimed Palm Wine music series, which consists of Palmwime albums: Palmwine Music (2017), Palmwine Music 2 (2018), Palmwine Express (2019), and Palmwine Music 3 (2022)

The Cavemen, on the other hand, became well-known in 2020 as a result of the release of their highly regarded debut album, “Roots.” The publication of their sophomore album, “Love & Highlife,” in 2021 cemented their reputation as a renowned band in the music industry. Additionally, they have worked with well-known musicians including Davido, Asa, and Kizz Daniel.

This upcoming collaborative project promises to be a significant addition to the musical landscape, combining the unique styles and influences of both SDC and The Cavemen, further enriching the diversity of Nigerian music. Fans can eagerly anticipate a fusion of Highlife sounds that pays homage to tradition while exploring new horizons.

Show Dem Camp have a joint tape with The Cavemen in the works 🇳🇬💿

They announced it at their London show tonight pic.twitter.com/jxLoXIsjc9

— 49th. (@the49thstreet) September 18, 2023