RIP William Onyeabor

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nigga looks like a kid dreaming of being an adult man

Rest In Peace, William Onyeabor (March 26, 1946 - January 16, 2017)
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we have to announce that the great Nigerian business leader and mythic music pioneer William Onyeabor has passed away at the age of 70. He died peacefully in his sleep following a brief illness, at his home in Enugu, Nigeria. An extraordinary artist, businessman and visionary, Mr. Onyeabor composed and self-released 9 brilliant albums of groundbreaking electronic-funk from 1977-1985, which he recorded, pressed and printed at Wilfilms Limited—his personal pressing plant in southeast Nigeria.
In the late 1980's, he was awarded West African Industrialist of the Year and given the honorary title "Justice of the Peace”. In the early 1990's, he became the President of Enugu's Musician's Union and Chairman of the city's local football team, The Enugu Rangers. For many in his hometown of Enugu, Nigeria, he was simply referred to as "The Chief” and known for having created many opportunities for the people in his community.
With the release of “Who is William Onyeabor?” in 2013, his music and story took the world by storm. The release was featured in major newspapers, radio and television stations all around the world. Time Magazine listed him as number 4 on a shortlist of that year’s best albums. In 2014, the film documentary “Fantastic Man” followed, as well as the “Atomic Bomb! Who is William Onyeabor?” live shows, which travelled to the most regarded festivals and music venues worldwide-starring over 50 special guests from many diverse generations, genres and backgrounds.
Still, William Onyeabor would never speak about himself and for a long time refused many of the interview requests that came his way. Having become Born Again in the latter part of life, he only wanted to speak about God.
We would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and thank each and every one of you who has helped share the love for his music around the world.

Wow, that blows

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Well shit, here comes 2017 with a new blackboard.

farewell billy

who?

:/
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I see what you did there.

His music was some seriously funky shit, let's get this legend a sticky

no I'm serious, never heard of this guy

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2017 is looking to be second verse same as the first.

If Greg Lake can get one

Did he really

yeah no shit people are gonna die you stupid cunt

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It's you wouldn't like his music anyway indeh kid

RIP

Hahah you!

I had no idea who he was either, but he was featured on the popular Nigeria 70 compilation, which I own.

His name is William Onyeabor. He's from the 70's.

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RIP, he had a good name

That's a nice tan Michael Gira's got

Fav songs? Mine would be Body and Soul and/or Something You Will Never Forget.

Also, did he copy anyone or was he truly a pioneer?

all of crashes in love
heaven and hell is patrician af

2017 already off to a bad start ::((((((:

when the going is smooth and good
fantastic man

Good Name is the only answer
>that sweeping synth line

I actually hadn't heard him before but now I'm listening to him and he's fantastic
Sad it took me until now to hear him
RIP

He was an original.

uwu

Literally who

underrated

Sup Forums doesn't like good music so they'll probably not know who William is, but this is very sad news dude was a legend

RIP in peace you funky man

Get off my board, Will.

why isn't this stickied

anyone has rare williams? I'm really curious if his face was real