Zule Zoo

Zule Zoo is a Nigerian music duo that formed in the late 1990s by Michael Aboh and Al-Hassan Ibrahim who were both from Benue State. They are known for their fusion of different musical genres such as traditional Nigerian rhythms, hip-hop, and reggae.

They became known after the success of their controversial hit song “Kerewa”, which was banned by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for obscene content. They were one of the top musical groups in Nigeria in the early 2000s, with their unique dance steps. Zule Zoo performed at the 2018 Headies.

Separation
The duo split up in 2008, after Aboh released a solo album titled “E dey pain me”. Since then, they went silent musically.

Death
In 2022, Aboh died after slumping in the bathroom while having his bath. Zule Zoo is remembered as one of the pioneers of the Takuraku beat, which projected Nigerian culture through creativity in lyrical composition and innovative use of African percussion instruments.