People in pictures; Bashiru, the one-man orchestra. At night clubs in Lagos he entertains the groovy crowd when the bigger bands take a short rest. When he 'formed' his one-man band about 20 years ago, no one cared a hoot about him, but today, he has arrived. He makes a comfortable living from his music.
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APN760010

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 509 Description: People in pictures; Bashiru, the one-man orchestra. At night clubs in Lagos he entertains the groovy crowd when the bigger bands take a short rest. When he 'formed' his one-man band about 20 years ago, no one cared a hoot about him, but today, he has arrived. He makes a comfortable living from his music. City: Lagos Country: Nigeria Date Created: 03-1971 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: