Formed in the early 1970s by teenage students at St. Gregory’s College in Lagos, Nigeria, Ofege emerged as a pioneering force in the country's music scene. Drawing inspiration from guitar legends like Carlos Santana and Jimmy Page, as well as African bands such as Osibisa, they crafted a unique fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, and Afrobeat. Their debut album, *Try and Love* (1973), recorded while members were still in high school, became a national sensation, selling hundreds of thousands of copies and cementing their status as one of Nigeria’s most beloved bands. Ofege's energetic performances and innovative sound continue to inspire and shape the vibrant Nigerian music scene. ([zensurfingarcher.blogspot.com](https://zensurfingarcher.blogspot.com/2025/03/ofege-1973-try-and-love.html?utm_source=openai))