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Olugbade Okunade aka GP Saxy, former trumpeter of Seun Kuti’s internationally renowned Afrobeat orchestra Egypt 80, has created his own recipe. Alárìíyá is hot out of the oven and ready to taste. Nigeria’s multi-talented GP Saxy, mastered his trumpet and song arrangement skills with the band that originally served Afrobeat to the world. For the past 14 years GP Saxy performed with Egypt 80 on the world stage at WOMAD, Bluesfest, Cochella, Montreal Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz Festival and many more. This accomplished musician is now ready to take his message to the world. Alárìíyá uses music to stimulate the mind and infiltrate the soul. Presenting the rich musical culture of Nigeria to audiences across the globe. Alárìíyá meaning 'party people' in Yorùbá, awakens your spirit with uplifting sounds influenced by juju, highlife and fuji music. This authentic afrobeat outfit expresses the music culture of West Africa wherever they perform. Inspired fans cannot keep still as