The latest 12”, which is coming out soon, is by the Wahala Project. It’s a joyous mix of Afrobeat dance called ‘Wahala’ with optimistic lyrics in the face of ‘everyday’ African adversity. They sing, “Armed robber de come for road, Everybody scatter, scatter, Rich Man today, Poor man tomorrow, Rich man today, Poor man tomorrow, WAHALA!” From this you get Wahala is a Yoruba word-meaning affliction, trouble or tribulation.

Read more about WAHALA PROJECT on Last.fm.


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