Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM celebrate Jazzhole

Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM celebrate Jazzhole

Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM recently hosted an unforgettable celebration of music and culture at Waterside, Lekki, Lagos, honouring Jazzhole, one of the five global winners of the Studio Monkey Shoulder initiative.

Jazzhole, a revered cultural institution in Lagos with over 30 years history, was recognised for its immense contributions to preserving Nigerian music and its role in connecting local talent to the global cultural scene.

As part of the Studio Monkey Shoulder initiative, Jazzhole received a £10,000 fund and support from Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM. The collaboration enabled the production and digitisation of two compilation LPs featuring previously unreleased recordings by prolific indigenous artists, covering iconic genres such as afro-funk, afrobeat, palm wine, juju and highlife.

Olakunle Tejuoso, the founder of Jazzhole, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are immensely grateful to Monkey Shoulder for their incredible support. This partnership has allowed us to breathe new life into rare and unreleased recordings that showcase Nigeria’s rich musical history, preserving the essence of African music for future generations and sharing this cultural treasure with the world.”

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