The Cavemen (band)
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| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Instrument(s) | Bass Drums |
| Years active | 2020 - Present |
| Members | Kingsley Okorie Benjamin Okorie |
The Cavemen (stylized as The Caveman.) are a Nigerian Highlife band comprising of sibling duo, Kingsley Okorie, a bassist and Benjamin Okorie, a drummer. They were discovered by Lady Donli and are known for their live performances.[1] They won the 2020 Headies Award for the Best Alternative Album.[2]
Early life
The Cavemen are natives of Orlu, Imo State and started out as choristers. Kingsley earned a law degree from Babcock University and Nigerian Law School's Kano campus. Benjamin however attended Peter King College of Music, Badagry, Lagos.[3]
The Cavemen were officially formed in March 2018[4] and they stylised their band name with a dot to avoid lawsuits from a New-Zealand artiste with the trademarked name.[3]
Career
They released their debut single, ''Osondu'' in 2020 and released their debut album, Roots in August, 2020.[1] The album was recorded in their living room and was fully produced by them.[1][3] They also produced 11 of the songs on Lady Donli's Enjoy Your Life album who in turn was a co-executive producer on Roots. Recording of their sophomore album is completed and scheduled to be released in 2021. The album is set to feature Cobhams Asuquo.[3]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ''Osondu'' | Roots |
| "Anita" | ||
| "Who No Know Go Know" | TBA |
Album
| Year | Title | Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rootss |
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Videography
Bena - 2020[6]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Headies 2020 | Best Alternative Album | The Cavemen - Roots | Won | [2] |
References
- ^ a b c "The Cavemen release their highly anticipated debut album, 'ROOTS'". NativeMag. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ a b "See di full list of winners for di 14th edition of Headies". BBC News Pidgin. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ a b c d Ihekire, Chinonso (2021-03-06). "Cavemen… Redefining Highlife Music". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Obi, Ify. "The Cavemen". nataal.com. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-08-21). "The Cavemen release new album, 'ROOTS'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2020-09-22). "Heartbreak And High-life Fuse Perfectly In The Cavemen.'s Video For 'Bena'". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
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