Tony Allen, one of the co-founders of Afrobeat, a genre that went on to define even more than five generations after it was formed, is often remembered for his time as a drummer for Nigerian great ...

Legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, died suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager told AFP. “We don’t know the exact ...

Legend has it Allen can drum in a distinctly unique trademark with each of his limbs. Get to know more about the man who helped create afrobeat. Today, 12 August 2015 the veteran drummer turns 75.

Right in the center of Lagos -- Highlife time -- The sky was the limit -- God's own country -- Swinging like hell! -- Everything scatter -- Progress -- When one road ...