The Musical Journey of Shina Peters
Born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters in Ogun State, Shina Peters began his music career at a young age, playing with friends under the name Olushina and His Twelve Fantastic Brothers. During this time, he taught himself to play the piano and later joined Ebenezer Obey’s band. After leaving Obey’s band, he joined General Prince Adekunle’s band as a guitar player. Adekunle’s band performed in Lagos hotels such as Western Hotel, Palm Beach Hotel, and Executive Hotel. When Adekunle fell ill, Peters occasionally took on the role of lead singer.
Peters eventually left Adekunle to form the band Shina Adewale with Segun Adewale. However, the duo soon parted ways. After releasing several albums with Segun Adewale throughout the 1980s, Shina Peters went on to establish his own band, “Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars.”
Discography
Album title Year of release
Way to Freedom 1980
Freedom (Senwele) 1981
Money Power 1982
Ko Temi Fun Mi 1984
Ace (Afro-juju series 1) 1989
Shinamania 1990
Dancing Time 1991
Experience 1992
Mr. President 1993
My Child 1994
Kilode 1995
Love 1996
Reunion 1997
Playmate 2000
Happy Hour 2004
Pay Back Time 2005
Splendor 2006
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