Orits Williki

Orits Wiliki is a Nigerian reggae musician who gained recognition upon the success of his 1989 record, Tribulation produced in part by Lemmy Jackson.[1] The record was followed by Conqueror, released in 1990, and in 1991, he released a less successful LP Wha Dis Wha Dat. [1]The album included the single, Heart of Stone which included an Islamic chant, an addition by Wiliki, a Christian to promote religious tolerance.[1] The influence of religion was eminent in some of his songs so also was disenchantment with the Nigerian society.[1]

Orits Williki

Wiliki is a member of the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria, a rival association to the Copyright Society of Nigeria.[2]

Discography
  • Tribulation. 1989. Polydor Records
  • Conqueror. 1990. Polydor Records
  • Wha Dis Wha Dat. 1991. Premier Music.[3]

References
  1. Umahi, Sunday (February 8, 1992). "I am not mocking Muslims". Weekend Concord. Lagos.
  2. "CMO Approval: How MCSN lost out". Daily Independent (Lagos). July 31, 2010.
  3. "Orits Williki Koleman Revolutionaire* - Wha' Dis Wha' Dat". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-06-20.


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