The Lijadu Sisters, identical twins Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu, emerged as pioneering figures in Nigeria's music scene from the mid-1960s to the 1980s. Born on October 22, 1948, in Ibadan, they were second cousins to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Their music seamlessly blended Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and disco, with lyrics in both English and Yoruba. Their debut album, "Iya Mi Jowo" (1969), marked the beginning of a series of influential releases, including "Danger" (1976) and "Horizon Unlimited" (1979). Notably, they performed with Ginger Baker's band Salt at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Beyond their musical contributions, the sisters were vocal advocates for gender equality, challenging the male-dominated Nigerian music industry. Kehinde passed away in 2019, but their legacy continues to inspire. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lijadu_Sisters?utm_source=openai))