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Keziah Jones

1968 - Today

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Keziah Jones (born Olufemi Sanyaolu on 10 January 1968) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He describes his musical style as "Blufunk", which is a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. Also his Nigerian roots in Yoruba music and soul music can be considered a major influence on his sound. He is known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, including his percussive right-hand technique which is similar to a bass guitarist's slapping technique. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Keziah Jones is the 2,617th most popular musician, the 108th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 6th most popular Nigerian Musician.

Keziah Jones is most famous for his unique blend of funk, rock, and blues, often referred to as "blufunk." He gained prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Rhythm is Love" and his distinctive guitar playing style.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Keziah Jones ranks 2,617 out of 3,175. Before him are Joshua Redman, Rob Caggiano, Tommy Shaw, Mickey Hart, TheFatRat, and Billy Sherwood. After him are Pat O'Brien, Faust, Madonna Wayne Gacy, Yulianna Avdeeva, Lars Vogt, and Tamer Hosny.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1968, Keziah Jones ranks 648. Before him are Nate Mendel, Bjarne Goldbæk, Erik Palladino, Marc Rieper, Dira Paes, and Chris Boardman. After him are Pat O'Brien, Adina-Ioana Vălean, Giorgi Baramidze, Sully Erna, Yoshiaki Koizumi, and Antonio Rossi.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, Keziah Jones ranks 108 out of 309. Before him are Omos (1994), Brown Ideye (1988), Babatunde Olatunji (1927), Augustine Eguavoen (1965), Fela Sowande (1905), and Tiwa Savage (1980). After him are Okwui Enwezor (1963), Ikechukwu Uche (1984), Samuel Chukwueze (1999), Julius Aghahowa (1982), Haruna Babangida (1982), and Cyprian Ekwensi (1921).

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Among MUSICIANS In Nigeria

Among musicians born in Nigeria, Keziah Jones ranks 6. Before him are Dr. Alban (1957), Fela Kuti (1938), Tony Allen (1940), Babatunde Olatunji (1927), and Fela Sowande (1905).

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