How William Onyeabor created his own afro-synth-funk music trend

Jan. 18, 2017

We remember the outlandish and influential Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, who died this week at age 70

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Credits

Guest:

Uchenne Ikonne - DJ and music writer

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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