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Tony Allen

Tony Allen

Nigerian drummer, composer, and songwriter

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Birthdate
July 20, 1940
Birthplace
Lagos
Lagos
Date of Death
April 30, 2020
Place of Death
Paris
Paris
Nationality
Nigeria
Nigeria
Awards Received
AIM Independent Music Awards
AIM Independent Music Awards
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Drummer
Drummer
Songwriter
Songwriter
Composer
Composer
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Musician
Musician
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Birth Name
Tony Oladipo Allen
Country
France
France
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Nigeria
Nigeria
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Genre
Jazz
Jazz
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Afrobeats Music
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Afrobeat
Afrobeat
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Overview

Tony Allen (born Tony Oladipo Allen on July 20, 1940) was a Nigerian artist known for his work in the music industry. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he was a prominent musician, singer, drummer, songwriter, composer, and producer.

Allen was known for working in various music genres, including Afrobeats, Afrobeat, and Jazz. During his career, he received awards such as the AIM Independent Music Awards.

He held Nigerian nationality and spent time in both Nigeria and France. Tony Allen passed away on April 30, 2020, in Paris, France.

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