<p>They became full blown pop stars in Nigeria in the 70s and 80s and also gained success in US and Europe, where they brought their unique harmonies and genre-bending sound which fused elements of Afrobeat, funk, jazz, psychedelic rock and reggae. They performed alongside drummer <strong>Ginger Baker</strong> and his band <strong>Salt</strong> at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, one of their earliest performances outside of Nigeria. Baker also worked closely with their second cousin, the legendary Afrobeat musician <strong>Fela Kuti. </strong></p><p>They moved to Brooklyn in the 80s, performing with other Nigerian musical acts like <strong>King Sunny Ade</strong>. Taiwo and Kehinde continued working into the 2010s, appearing on the <em>Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon </em>in 2014<em> </em>as part of the <strong>Atomic! Bomb Band</strong> tribute to the elusive Nigerian artist <strong>WIlliam Onyeabor. </strong>They toured several American cities with the band during this time. </p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p><em>OkayAfrica </em>visited the legendary singers at their Bronx home that same year for the "Lijadu Lessons," where they discussed their bond, the influence of their mother and overcoming adversity and speaking out against oppression. "I will forever be the mouthpiece of those who are oppressed worldwide," says Kehinde In one clip. Watch it below and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4JIhyIaNjNvmPZwbQoUqT_FOEgRSj3SI" target="_blank">full series here.</a> </p><p>You can now donate to the <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/kehinde-lijadu?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet" target="_blank">GoFundMe fundraiser</a> for Kehinde Lijadu's memorial service, it was started by her sister Taiwo. Keep up with Taiwo on the <a href="https://www.thelijadusisters.com/" target="_blank">Lijadu Sisters' official website</a> and <a href="https://thelijadusisters.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>.<br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-youtube">
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</p><p>Kehinde will be remembered for her contribution to Nigeria's rich musical legacy, her promotion of women's rights, and outright sublime music. Tributes have been pouring out for the late singer, from those who were touched by her music.<br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-twitter_embed">
</p><div id="54335" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="30TUQD1573596636"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1193620657122291712" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">RIP Kehinde Lijadu 🌹 https://t.co/pwbKoFs4jz</div> — Sample Chief (@Sample Chief)<a href="https://twitter.com/SampleChief/statuses/1193620657122291712">1573416315.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="68f0e" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="RZKF3Q1573596636"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1193238384367620096" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">I will never ever come to terms with the women I idolise dying. RIP Taiwo Lijadu 😔❤️ https://t.co/uLws2klXS9</div> — antonio (@antonio)<a href="https://twitter.com/watersidebaby/statuses/1193238384367620096">1573325174.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="437c6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="RIFNV01573596636"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1193357600668241922" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">So Kehinde Lijadu (of the Lijadu Sisters) died yesterday. It's quite sad for me. I've been a big fan of the duo eve… https://t.co/5Amks95yZN</div> — BJTheCod3r (@BJTheCod3r)<a href="https://twitter.com/BJTheCod3r/statuses/1193357600668241922">1573353598.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="d3d05" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="PHGMLT1573596637"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1193450292475506688" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Journey well Ìyá Kẹ́hìndé Líjàdú
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Courage to you Ìyá Táíwò, courage and strength to you...be assured your Sister t… https://t.co/JIrD3cwcqL</div> — Ṣeun Kútì and Fẹlá's Egypt 80 (@Ṣeun Kútì and Fẹlá's Egypt 80)<a href="https://twitter.com/Egypt80Band/statuses/1193450292475506688">1573375697.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="5b021" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="HAUH6N1573596637"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1193293611363971072" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Damn, I just discovered the Lijadu Sisters a few months ago. RIP. Their tracks are funky as hell https://t.co/OLVYgSxTcA</div> — Scam Likely (@Scam Likely)<a href="https://twitter.com/telushk/statuses/1193293611363971072">1573338341.0</a></blockquote></div>
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</p><div id="f1c92" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="FNY83K1573596637"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1193879695349170177" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">The Lijadu Sisters were way way ahead of their time in many areas.
Dad, mom and grannies thanks for the exposure to their music.</div> — Vive Le Roi (@Vive Le Roi)<a href="https://twitter.com/0lukayode/statuses/1193879695349170177">1573478075.0</a></blockquote></div>
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