Two years since their last release on the label, Wah Wah 45s are proud to present exciting, brand new music from Afrobeat supergroup Eparapo, featuring Fela Kuti disciple and the UK’s “ Afrobeat Ambassador”, Dele Sosimi, and percussionist, vocalist and one half of label mates Raz & Afla, Afla Sackey.
Following on from their debut LP , Take To The Streets, which gained support from Huey Morgan and Deb Grant on BBC Radio 6 Music, and Jazz FM’s Robbie Vincent, and the subsequent remix projects that also received a lot of love from 6 Music’s Jamz Supernova and Cerys Matthews, bass player Suman Joshi’s vibrant and righteous all-star outfit return with two more heavyweight Afrobeat bangers that provide a desperately needed call to action, as the man himself explains:
“ As disinformation, fake news & “alternative facts” continue to dominate political discourse, those who seek power at any cost are happily reaping the rewards of the resulting chaos. With social media platforms cashing in on extreme views and angry exchanges we’re losing our grip on reality. Social cohesion is crumbling as mob mentality, whipped up by unscrupulous politicians, takes hold. If we’re to turn the tide against the poisonous rhetoric being employed by those who would happily see the world burn to further their own nefarious ambitions, then we need a powerful new narrative – one based on unity, compassion, integrity and truth.” Suman Joshi
Reactions & Radio Play
Radio play from Craig Charles (BBC 6 Music), Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music), Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM), Plum FM (France), Soho Radio (London), Mark Ward (2SER Radio, Australia), Jazzcat (Totally Wired Radio), Nigel Wood (Ear To the Globe Radio)
“Excellent new release from the wonderful project by Suman Joshi.. One highly addictive and so relevant slice of Afrobeat!” Craig Charles (BBC 6 Music)
“Love this – and a potent message as well – proper!!!” Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM, UK)
“Yes lads!” Kate Hutchinson (Worldwide FM / The Guardian, UK)
“2 SUPERB Tracks!” Laurent Garnier (PBB / Worldwide FM, France)
“The rhythm of rhythm.” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK)
“What a collaboration! I’m into this big time!” Tina Edwards (Worldwide FM / Bandcamp Radio, UK)
“Deep and powerful tracks…..killer release!” Jazzcat (Ness Radio, Italy)
“Will support.” Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts, UK)
“Lovely.” For Mankind (Pikes, Ibiza)
“Yes !! Such a good energy!” DJ Soulist (Souleance, France)
“The groove I like!” Cesare Cera (Bologna Uno, Italy)
“Lovely typical Eparapo light touch with the horns as much to the fore as the voice and river running bass. And I love how Afla has found his place in other’s art as well as his own solid foundation.” Debbie Golt (Resonance 104.4FM / Threads Radio, UK)
“Absolutely banger!!! Suman is the man!!” DJ Kobayashi (Soho Radio / Batov Records, UK)
“Dope!” Delfonic (GAMM / BBE, Germany)
“Viva Eparapo! All power to the people , full support on my shows and dj sets.” Tiago Santos (Radio Oxigenio, Portugal)
“Brilliant conscious track. Needed!” DJ Osric (RTR FM, Australia)
“Two amazing new tracks from Eparapo, Dele Sosimi & Afla Sackey – a strong release.” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z 95.8FM, Germany)
“Afrobeat, bien cuivré, superbes arrangements.” Jean Marc Baehler (Couleur3, Switzerland)
“This is another super musical outing from Eparapo.” Steve Johns (Solar Radio, UK)
“Love this fresh sound.” Phil (Wicked Jazz Sounds, The Netherlands)
“Right message right time, right groove.” Derek Rath (KPFK Radio, USA)
“Top notch!” Erik Tchaikovsky (Night Light Radio, Ukraine)
“Very nice!” Timos Koklas (Reverb Nation, Greece)
“Fabulous afro grooves with a powerful message! Lovin’ it.” Raj Selli (Solar Radio, UK)
“Love it!! l’enchantement signé Eparapo.” Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krimi, France)
“Full support for this 👌🏿” Michael Stukes (WHCR 90.3FM, USA)
“Love it.” Diggers Radio (Albi, France)
“Everything Dele touches turns to magic and these 2 tracks are no exception. Classic sounds and inspiration and pure fire in the vocals and musicianship.” DJ Mr Lob (Various, Australia)
“I fuckin love this. Full support in dj sets and on Switchstance Radio!” Tom Strauch (Switchstance Records, Germany)
“Amazing Wah Wah 45s Stars Combo!” Enrique Domenech (CKUT 90.3FM, Canada)
“Great groove!” Léonard (Plum FM, France)
“Nice one!” Tjerk Coers (Armada Music, The Netherlands)
“Another couple of gems.” Steve KIW (1BTN, UK)
“Nice one!” Junior (Record Breakin’, USA)
“Eparapo deliver another top notch release, loving this collaboration with Dele & Afla, will be supporting!!” Alan O’Malley (RTE Pulse Dublin, Ireland)
“Ace!” Mark Ward (2SER, Australia)
“Strictly nice!!” Ivan Mera (Higher Club, Spain)
“Great!” Jon Freer (Freer Sounds, UK)
“BIG!!!” Roberta Cutello (Totally Wired Radio, UK)
“Nice tracks!” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Germany)
“this artist is just amazing providing always good stuff, love it.” Amar Kabouche (Fauve Radio, Hong Kong)
“This release is a masterclass in Afrobeat—crisp production, electrifying vocals, and sheer musical virtuosity. While both tracks shine, ‘Coca-Colonization’ hits differently for me : punchy, provocative, and packed with that irresistible groove. It’s the kind of track that demands attention and sparks conversation—exactly what we need right now. Count me in: this one’s going straight into rotation across my web radios.” Laurent (Radio Broussaille, France)
“Recently all kind of stuff outta Africa is called afrobeat or afrohouse… Glad not only about the fact that this is afrobeat as far as I understand it, but also about the strength of both tunes themselves.” Rene Josquin (Format Analog, Germany)
“Big up!” Olivier Cavaller (De La Bonne Musique, France)
“Great Afrobeat!” Andre Rheaume (Vancouver, Canada)
“Truth telling!” Cal Gibson (Secret Soul Society, UK)
“Solid!!!” Markus Milz (Radio Corax 95.9FM, France)
“I love everything Eparapo deliver. With added Dele and Afla , it just doesn’t get better?” Jamie Renton (Chilli Fried, UK)
“Turn up the heat—these Afrobeat anthems are guaranteed to light up any party!” DJ Six (Various, USA)
“Righteous-beat! Forward! Good stuff.” Nigel Wood (Various, UK)
“The real afrobeats groove.” Aja Allsop (Ketch-A-Vibe, UK)
“Two more first class tunes from the afrobeat bassist of choice. Shuffling rhythms, sinuous bass, cracking horn lines bursting out, polemical vocal lines – all the ingredients are there for a brace of 2025 afrobeat classics.” Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
“Like a Wah Wah 45s super Fela-Afro-group. Club/radio ready with a big horn.” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
