Tony Allen is arguably Africa's greatest kit drummer. As co-creatorwith Fela Kuti of the hugely popular and influential Afrobeat style,Allen is one of the continent's most important artists. He has inspiredgenerations of musicians worldwide and is a legendary figure amongstfans of funk, jazz, hip hop and African music. 'Secret Agent' is his debut album for World Circuit, and his firstrelease since he became a cofounder with Damon Albarn and PaulSimonon of 'The Good, The Bad and The Queen'. Self-produced, this majestic slice of hardcore funky Afrobeat wasrecorded in Lagos, Paris and London, using his regular hard-drilledtouring band with full horn section. The vocals are handled by Tonyhimself alongside his specially selected group of singers from hisnative Lagos, Nigeria.
- Secret Agent
- Ijo
- Switch
- Celebrate
- Ayenio
- Busy-body
- Pariwo
- Nina Lowo
- Atuwaba
- Alutere
- Elewon Po
