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A Discursive Engagement of Ideological Issues in Ilaje Zionist Gospel Songs: Lekan Remilekun-Amos and Debo Ojubuyi as Exemplars

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Discography

  • Ojubuyi, Debo. 1998. Ewo L'ewo. Lagos: Galaxy Music and Video.
  • Ojubuyi, Debo. 1999. Arifin Nla. Lagos: Galaxy Music and Video.
  • Ojubuyi, Debo. 2000. Golden Jubilee. Lagos: Galaxy Music and Video.
  • Remilekun-Amos, Lekan. 2008. Igi Aruwe. Lagos: Galaxy Music and Video.
  • Remilekun-Amos, Lekan. 2015. Olorun Esan. Lagos: Galaxy Music and Video.
  • Remilekun-Amos, Lekan. 2020. Aditu Nla. Lagos: Galaxy Music and Video.

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