Temi Kogbe-Livingstone Studio

08/04/2026

Cool exhibition alert. Onikan.. check it out!

Very pleased to witness the global release of Yoga by Osunfisan Brothers and Sisters. Amazing pressing of an amazing album produced by Odion Iruoje. Tge master for this reissue was produced by the elusive genius from Melbourne, Dan Elleson, his attention to detail makes him the go to guy for many labels who value sound sound. The covers was masterfully restored by angelo mitchell, our man in Joburg. He did the next release too. An amazing artist. Their efforts would have been nothing without the great pressing by We give thanks

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06/04/2026

Abidjan la belle, a sophisticated, classy madame of the the lagoons and flyover bridges. Adjamé is the beating heart, it's arteries take oxygen to the brain and the feet. This is where you find the energy, the style and even the madness..

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01/04/2026

In 1981, Kojo Ndah released Eziyeho, an album which has since achieved near grail status.

The music is filled with Vis a Vis signature breaks, fills and psychedelic analog synth sounds which make many, me included 99% sure that this is Vis a Vis under the radar.. possibly for contractual reasons... But hear me out.

The record was recorded at the Napoleon Club's Studio 1 in Osu, Accra, Ghana and engineered by Jacob Sadjro, arguably the one of the top studio engineers at the time (Uhuru Dance Band, CK Mann, Mariah Makeba..). Vis a Vis's stomping grounds.

Thirdly the titled band's members were not identified. Just "Soundz Connections".

Fourthly, "Soundz Connection", the titled band, never feature on any other release before or after. How can a band this good dissappear into thin African air 🤔

I have a clean copy for sale. Cheaper than discogs.

In 1978 Vis a Vis was a major touring band in Ghana, known for backing Alhaji Kwame Frimpong as The Cubanos Fiestas, a hugely popular band. Sammy Cropper, the bands' bass player signed with BHM to release an eponymous album. This album was licenced to Makossa in the US as Papa Akwasi. In 1982, this same album was released by an Ivoirian label, A.D. Records, as a Vis a Vis LP with a different title, Owo Bieya.

This shows how IP is created and traded through a combination that often involves artistes, labels and bands. The asset is the music but the financial benefits accrue to whoever controls publishing and master rights.

The record industry in Africa in the 70s was a bit different from the norm. BHM could release an album and not control the master. Sponsors could finance the production of an album from studio sessions to pressing and still "work" with a label for "manufacturing and distribution".
The label has it's logo all over the record but no rights to the master.

It is not clear who owned the master to the Sammy Cropper LP, a money trail investigation will reveal that but it is interesting that the IP was released and monetized in 3 countries over 4 years as 3 different albums with different titles. I found both in Abidjan.

30/03/2026

The rare and deeply funky LP Yoga - Be an enlightened Soul - Stay Young and Pure With Yoga by Osunfisan Brothers & Sisters returns in it's first official vinyl reissue. A cult Nigerian spiritual gem, blended afro-disco, deep grooves and masterful production by Odion Iruoje. Available on vinyl from March 27, 2026.

28/03/2026

A short essay on life on the sib-tropics or February photo dump...

22/03/2026

08/03/2026

Jules Elong, produced Friday Night in 1980 with Livy Ekemezie. He also produced Apartheid for Leon Cidos. Underrated and under the radar, this gem is a testament of how influential Jules was in the proceedings. Funky breaks tailored to satisfy Makossa fans and also Boogie heads. The big tune is Apartheid, a rootsy, punk-rocky tune with cool lyrics writtenfrom Mandela's perspective, "leave Africa, my father's leave South Africa my father's land" complete with rock guitar solos. All the traits that made Friday Night a smash are here, grooves etched in groves bordering on the impossibly bombastic, very direct funk. Synth breaks, questionable vocals, a little bit of slap bass, a sprinkling of freaky background vocals... nobody to say it can't be done..

The Winners 2 releases are promos or commercials made for Kaizer chiefs FC. a prominent football club in SA. I love Winner no 1, a smooth, refined buttered with side commentary in Zulu. There's so much to be done on the folklore and history of popular African football teams. I bought a cool coffee table book that explores African sport, a step in the right direction.

Ilé Eros does a great rotisserie chicken if you're craving for a taste of that magic.

02/03/2026

What happens to a collection of records when the collector passes. After a lifetime of creative curation, each record, a story of how and why, sometimes, a story of ifs.. Time turns as the sun cycles, all flesh is grass the prophet reminds us.

David Dale, influential artist, a perfect gentleman.

28/02/2026

SA is an interesting, complex, infuriating and revealing experience of the human experience. The variety of expression of groove and syncopated dance music is extensive. From clone groups of black American music to rootsy Zulu or Shangaan social songs to Acid jazz type music. It's all there.

25/02/2026

Back in Lagos... found a few cool Fela Kuti LPs, some I didn't have. Some upgrades. The Cool thing about SA is vintage audio. Cheapish and clean. God is awesome...

I picked up a Lenco, turntable, Kenwood KA-1500 Amp and a pair of Wharfdales 507.2s speakers. Dub never sounded sweeter. The dub playing is captain G***a and the Space Patrol's Tradition. Subliminal stuff..

Big up to the homies. Moshood is the man for vintage audio. Johan in Krugerdrop.

11/02/2026

It's rare to find such a concentration of genuine, cool, and unpretentious people like you find in Joburg. It's even rarer to find genuine people with taste running a record store. One that can compete with the best of them worldwide tailored to local tastes and budgets. is a definite destination for music lovers with taste and discernement. is proud to call Soweto our home in SA. This is just the beginning.

is a lan I can call a brother. His knowledge of SA music is deep and esoteric. A blessing to many and a true community mînded cultural entrepreneur
His events are legendary.