The Cavemen. - Anita [Official Audio]

The Cavemen are modern torch-bearers for highlife music, a sound with deep roots in the history of African music. They are proud to invite you into the Cave for their debut album, ROOTS, an expansive journey through the rich sound of highlife and a heartfelt offering from two of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. Filled with a desire to make the kind of music that they grew up listening to, the band have taken a journey to bring the sounds of the past into the future, positioning themselves as a bridge between generations. ROOTS is not only a display of masterful musicianship, it is a vibrant representation of the band’s signature carefree approach to life, love, and everything they encounter along the way.

Whether it’s the strings reminiscent of a dusty sunrise on Akaraka or the irresistible drum patterns on Bolo Bolo, the album contains a variety of moments that music lovers will truly appreciate. Songs like Ifeoma Odoo, Anita, and Me You I continue the band’s budding legacy as lovers and romantics, with various women serving as muses for their tender odes. The sound of the album carries on the tradition of their musical ancestors, exploring the beauty that can be found in this pillar of Nigerian and African culture. This is an exploration of highlife in its full sense, with each track containing something new for listeners to take away.

The creation of ROOTS served as a rejuvenating process for the band as they took time to not just explore highlife but themselves. There is an extremely personal touch to this body of work, each song reflecting their musical and personal perspectives. Highlife is back and it is being ushered in on the shoulders of two young men with a true love for their craft. ROOTS shows us the then, now, and future of highlife from their hearts, through their eyes, and with their sound.

All Songs Written & Produced by Kingsley Okorie & Benjamin James
Executive Producers Joshua Ahazie & The Cavemen
A&R Zainab Donil
Mixed & Mastered By BigFootInYourFace (except ‘Akaraka’)
Creative Director Joshua Ahazie
Album Artwork Design Onome Egba
Album Artwork Painting Funto Coker

KINGSLEY OKORIE - Bass guitar, rhythmic guitar, keys, percussions, lead and background vocals.
BENJAMIN JAMES drums, percussion, lead and background vocals.

WITH
OLUWAGBAMIGBE SEGUN — Lead Guitar (1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
OLUSEGUN MICHEAL — Horns (2)
NSIKAK DAVID — Guitar (5, 14, 15, 16)
FEMI LEYE — Guitar (3)
OSHURINDE SAMUEL — Horns (5)
OLA MOYINFOLUWA — Additional Keys (6)
JDESS — Background Vocals (6, 9) Songwriter (6, 11)
SUNKEY DANIEL — Additional Vocals (7)
EMMANUEL OKORIE — Background Vocals (8)
MERCY OKORIE — Songwriter (9)
MAMA — Additional Vocals (14)
WILZ — Mixing & Mastering (2)
MALOBI ADIA AKPAN-ITA —Additional Vocals (12)

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[toluwanibinutu]

How am i just discovering your sound?? I just got back from a crazy shift at my hospital and your music is washing my tired soul with sponge and positive vibes 😭😭

[emmaakhaledo]

One day this song will recieve the recognition it deserves

[anitathomas]

Funny enough a friend told me to download it cos he usually sing it to me...cos my name is Anita 😀😀

[okuzor]

Anita don finally kill somebody 😂😂😂


Drop a like if you are here here cos of the Anita & Davido pregnancy saga

[khaeyenen]

This song reminds me of Anita Okoye, one very fine girl that turned me to taxi driver in Akwa in my UNIZIK years. Chai! Man don mumu for this life because of woman.

[emmanuelossai]

Your sound is so unique. Respect + you nailed your performance at the headies.

[shinoee]

This Anita deserves awards and recognition! Don’t sellout fam; lovers of good music got y’all

[divinea]

I just voted this song for the Headies. Hopefully you win 🤞🏽

[preciousfires]

Heard this song at my friends... Asked her who sang it, she said she didn't know... I told her it might be cavemen... Came all the way to look for it, and I'm right... Y'all are really good. For best listening experience use loud speakers or Bluetooth... It's amazing

[ogechiekeanyanwu]

You guys are the bomb ....what? This is crazy music💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[itz_missy]

Why doesn't this have more views? Y'all are amazing. Sending love💖

[wisdomeshiet]

The 1960s will appreciate this better...
You guys should be called the Highlife prodigies🔥

[osigwejohntarrell]

Thank the headies, CO’s your sound de cure craze!

[ojimma]

The Cavemen, una too much. Una highlife just got me highly. I simply don't know how i got to your music, but so far, the album is an earthquake boomb

[mytastyreviews]

heard this song yesterday i just had to head here its so nice

[eddy-Uk]

BrainJotter brought me here. Hit the like button if it did. You're a legend.

[shinoee]

So sad I’m just discovering The Cavemen. Heard them on Asas new album had to research and listen. Man!! Anita is bae. Y’all r one of the few real ones out there. Keep it up! And many blessings and love!

[kershawbarrison]

I think you guys should feature someone big to make this sound go bigger, This sound is fire

[Akosaa]

D beat, d voice, amazing! Cavemen na music and the music na cavemen! Very unique style. 🎊 🎉👍

[ugoedeh]

Chigoziru!!! Thank you for recommending ! Peace from Cleveland