The Cavemen (band)

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The Cavemen.
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Background information
OriginLagos, Nigeria
GenresHighlife
InstrumentsBass
Drums
Years active2020 - Present
LabelsSounds From The Cave
Associated actsLady Donli
MembersKingsley Okorie
Benjamin James

The Cavemen (stylized as The Cavemen.) are a Nigerian Highlife band consisting of sibling duo Kingsley Okorie, a bassist and Benjamin James, a drummer. They were discovered by Lady Donli and are known for their live performances.[1] They won the 2020 Headies Award for the Best Alternative Album.[2]

Early life[]

The Cavemen are natives of Orlu, Imo State and started out as choristers. Kingsley earned a law degree from Babcock University and Nigerian Law School's Kano campus. Benjamin however attended Peter King College of Music, Badagry, Lagos.[3]

The Cavemen were officially formed in March 2018[4] and they stylised their band name with a dot to avoid lawsuits from a New-Zealand artiste with the trademarked name.[3]

Career[]

They released their debut single, ''Osondu'' in 2020 and released their debut album, Roots in August, 2020.[1] The album was recorded in their living room and was fully produced by them.[1][3] They also produced 11 of the songs on Lady Donli's Enjoy Your Life album who in turn was a co-executive producer on Roots. Recording of their sophomore album is completed and scheduled to be released in 2021. The album is set to feature Cobhams Asuquo.[3] They performed at the finale show of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija.[5]

Discography[]

Singles[]

Year Title Album
2020 ''Osondu'' Roots
"Anita"
"Who No Know Go Know" TBA

Album[]

Year Title Details Ref
2020 Roots
  • Released: August 21, 2020 (NG)
  • Label: Freeme Digital
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
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Videography[]

Bena - 2020[7]

Awards[]

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2020 The Headies 2020 Best Alternative Album The Cavemen - Roots Won [2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "The Cavemen release their highly anticipated debut album, 'ROOTS'". NativeMag. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  2. ^ a b "See di full list of winners for di 14th edition of Headies". BBC News Pidgin. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  3. ^ a b c d Ihekire, Chinonso (2021-03-06). "Cavemen… Redefining Highlife Music". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  4. ^ Obi, Ify. "The Cavemen". nataal.com. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  5. ^ "How viewers vote BBNaija Laycon, Olamilekan Agbeleshe to win Big Brother Naija lockdown Season 5 show - BBC Pidgin". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  6. ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-08-21). "The Cavemen release new album, 'ROOTS'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  7. ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2020-09-22). "Heartbreak And High-life Fuse Perfectly In The Cavemen.'s Video For 'Bena'". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
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