The Funkees were a pioneering Nigerian afro-rock band formed in the early 1970s, emerging from the vibrant post‑Biafra music scene. Blending highlife, funk, soul, and psychedelic rock, their sound captured the exuberant energy of a new generation and helped define the era’s Afrobeat explosion. Known for dynamic rhythms, infectious guitar lines, and socially conscious lyrics, The Funkees became one of Nigeria’s most popular live acts before gaining international attention through reissues that revived their legacy as trailblazers of African groove and funk fusion.