Shina Peters
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Sir Shina Peters | |
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British Nigeria (now Ogun State, Nigeria) | |
Genres | Jùjú |
Occupation(s) | musician |
Sir Shina Peters (born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters; 30 May 1958) is a Nigerian Jùjú musician.
Life
Born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters in
Peters was an actor in 'Money Power', a movie produced by Ola Balogun. He met and started a relationship with the actress Clarion Chukwura at this time. The couple has a son, Clarence Peters.[1]
Career breakthrough
Sir Shina Peters and his International Stars released their first album Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1) in 1989. The album, which was released under CBS Records of Nigeria, went double platinum. "Ace," produced by Laolu Akins, is a musical fusion between Juju and Afrobeat. Afro juju musical style mixes fast percussive beat with the use of electronic keyboards, saxophone and guitar.[1] Some of the lyrics in the album especially in 'Ijo Shina' were quite racy for the period.[1] The album went on to garner awards for Peters including the artist and album of the Year at the Nigerian Musical Awards.[1] He followed 'Ace' with 'Shinamania'; the album had singles such as 'Oluwa Yo Pese', 'Omo Bo' and 'Give Our Women Chance'. Sir Shina Peters currently has 16 album releases to his credit.
Discography
- Way to Freedom (1980)
- Freedom (1981)
- Money Power (1982)
- Ko Temi fun mi (1984)
- Sewele (1986)
- Ace "Afro Juju Series 1 (1989)
- Shinamania (1990)
- Dancing Time (1991)
- Experience (1992)
- Mr. President (1993)
- My Child (1994)
- Kilode (1995)
- Love (1996)
- Reunion (1997)
- Playmate (1999)
- Happy Hour (2001)
- Pay Back Time (2005)
- Splendour (2006)
- D one 4 me (2012)
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Oguntayo, Ademola (March 19, 1990). "An Ace of Gold". African Concord. Lagos.
- ^ JULIANA FRANCIS (April 30, 2004). "Shina Peter's revelation My life as Obey's houseboy". The Daily Sun. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-02-01). "Juju Musician Sir Shina Peters Ordained As Bishop". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-09-13.