With the percussive ensemble of drumming and back-up vocals, she and other practitioners of waka succeeded in transforming the chanting mode into commercial music, taking advantage of the opportunities that the recording industry provided. She sang in a chanting mode that originated from rara, a genre usually reserved for women in Yoruba tradition. These include Olawunmi Adetoun, Decency Oladunni, Adebukola Ajao Oru, Foyeke 'Ajangila' Ayoka, Ayinke Elebolo, Aduke Ehinfunjowo, Hairat Isawu, Salawa Abeni, and Adijat Alaraagbo. She was among the overlapping crop of female musicians in the waka genre who came into prominence between the 1960s and 1980s. She was most active during the 1950s and 1960s. Career Īlake popularized the Islamic-inspired, Yoruba genre by playing at concerts and parties throughout Yorubaland, and was the first professional waka singer to record an album. Alhaja Batile Alake died in 2013, aged about 78 years. Personal life īatile Alake was born in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State. Zania’s message is a testament to real-life inspiring real music.Batile or Batili Alake (died 2013) was a prominent Nigerian waka singer. Her sound has been touted as classic, sophisticated & sexy with a jazzy twist. Today that dream has been realized as Zania’s soothing, soulful songs draped in beautiful melodic tones on her forthcoming EP will take you on a genre-bending, time-traveling journey. Zania’s confidence blossomed beautifully as she performed at open mics helping her realize it was time to stand on her own as an artist & sing her own music. It wasn’t long before she realized she didn’t belong in the background. She found security in singing background for artists like Tyrese, Gwenation, Phil Perry, Kimyana Reese, & Darnell Kendricks.
When people told her how relatable her music was, she knew she had something special.ĭespite being vocally trained, Zania’s confidence in her voice didn’t match her incredible talent. Loving every minute of it, she continued until she got the confidence to share it. When she didn’t always have the words, she’d start with a beat and play for hours on the keyboard making music. Upon one listen, the soul in Zania’s voice will take you through every decade and leave you spellbound.Ĭreating from real experience is an art Zania cultivated from a young age.
Music is life and for Zania Alaké, it’s her safe place.
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