Effi Duke & The Love Family emerged from Nigeria's vibrant 1970s music scene, blending guitar-driven jazz with African rhythms and funk-infused bass lines. Their 1980 debut album, "Mr. Love," released by Homzy Records, exemplifies this unique fusion, creating a captivating funk/jazz/disco hybrid. Prior to forming the band, Effi Duke was a member of several notable Nigerian groups, including The Wings, The Visitors, and The Apostles. He also contributed his guitar talents to Mary Afi Usuah's acclaimed album "African Woman." ([pmg-label.bandcamp.com](https://pmg-label.bandcamp.com/album/effi-duke-the-love-family-mr-love-1980-2016?utm_source=openai))