Segun Bucknor

Segun Bucknor was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 29th, 1946. He was a journalist and prominent musician known for his Soul music style in the 70s.

Segun Bucknor Age

Segun Bucknor would have been 78 years old, if he were alive today. May his soul rest in peace.

Segun Bucknor Early Life

Bucknor grew up in Lagos where he attended the prestigious Kings College and was in the choir. He studied at Columbia University, New York City and recorded music with Highlife bandleader Roy Chicago's Rhythm Dandies dance band. 

Segun Bucknor Career

On his return from schooling in America, he brought Soul music back to Lagos in 1968, where he was influenced heavily by Ray Charles. Along with four friends, a band called The Soul Assembly was formed and later rebranded as Segun Bucknor & The Assembly, adding later a trio of singers called The Sweet Things to his band. and then again The Revolution, this time moving away from straight imitations of US soul and toward a more organically African expression of soul music. They released an album “ Poor Man No Get Brother.”

Bucknor had been reported by music writers as overshadowed by Fela Anikulapo Kuti who was also a prominent musician in the 60s. He was also said to be imitating Fela’s Afrobeat style and social commentary in songs like "Son of January 15th," (the date of the 1966 military coup d'etat that usurped Nigeria's First Republic) and "Pocket Your Bigmanism" (an indictment of the new Nigerian upper class). 

In 1975, with the emergence of Yoruba Afro-juju musicians like Sunny Ade, the growing westernized  DJ Culture and the gradual disappearance of Eastern Nigerian musicians, during the civil war, Segun Bucknor disbanded the Revolution and focused on journalism, rarely performing music again.

Some of his tracks include; Sorrow Sorrow Sorrow, Dye Dye, Adanri Sogbasogba, Son of January 15th, La La La , Smoke, That's the Time, Love and Affection. Who Say I Tire, and You Killing Me. The BBC described him as a strong and convincing vocalist.

Segun Bucknor Personal Life

Until he died on August 11th, 2017 from complications of multiple strokes, Bucknor was married to Sola Bucknor. He is father to popular events planner Funke Bucknor-Obruthe and On–air personality Tosyn Bucknor.

Segun Bucknor Awards

He was recognised by the BBC as one of the top Nigerian vocalist of the 70s.

Segun Bucknor Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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