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Ogyatanaa Show Band: African Fire Yerefrefre - VINYL LPTitle: African Fire Yerefrefre Artist: Ogyatanaa Show Band Label: Survival Research Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 634438528180 Genre: International Release Date: 2020 02 14 Number of Discs: 1 The Ogyatanaa or Burning Fire Show Band was one of the more esteemed of the funky highlife groups that rocked the Ghanaian music scene during the 1970s. The band was formed in 1971 by diplomat turned composer, musical arranger, organist, vocalist and record
Title: African Fire YerefrefreArtist: Ogyatanaa Show Band
Label: Survival Research
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 634438528180
Genre: International
Release Date: 2020-02-14
Number of Discs: 1
The Ogyatanaa or Burning Fire Show Band was one of the more esteemed of the funky highlife groups that rocked the Ghanaian music scene during the 1970s. The band was formed in 1971 by diplomat-turned-composer, musical arranger, organist, vocalist and record producer Kwadwo Donkoh (a former member of the Uhuru Dance Band), with guitarist and bandleader Nana Ofori-Atta (AKA Ahomansia Wura) and other members that later left the group. The Ogyatanaa Show Band made a rapid impact, scoring second place in the National Dance Bands competition after being together for less than a year, thanks to their superlative arrangement of the oft-versioned highlife classic, "Yaa Amponsah," a tale of a mythical woman which became a popular single when issued on Donkoh's Agoro record label. After issuing a number of other popular singles, the band's debut album African Fire - Yerefrefre was finally released in 1975, the line-up now composed of Donkoh and Nana Ofori with drummer and assistant bandleader Ocloo Jackson, bassist Kobina Gardiner, keyboardist Ofori Frimpong and vocalists/percussionists Kwaku Dua and Pa Oweridu, plus Nakai Nettley on additional percussion. This outstanding LP begins with the unprecedented extended highlife medley of over twenty minutes duration entitled "Yerefrefre" which revisits highlife gems of the past; for instance, noteworthy material by giants such as E.T. Mensah, C.K. Mann, Nana Ampadu, E.K. Nyame, King Onyina, Jerry Hansen, King Bruce and Dr. K. Gyasi are all referenced, with E.T's anthem "All For You" and The Black Beats' "Lai Momo" getting special attention. "Mmobrowa" (or "The Downtrodden") was another popular single issued prior to the album's recording and listening to the slowly unfolding groove of the rendition included here, it's again easy to understand the song and group's enduring popularity in it's homeland. Similarly, "Yaa Amponsah" and the religious praise song "Agya Nyame" are total highlife killers encompassed in rousing melodies and complex propulsive rhythms.
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★★★★★ 5
Look great for dress up up casual
Size: 13, Color: Black Leather/Optic White
I wear them every day for work. They are comfortable and light. I will say I was frustrated with the crease in the top that started the first time I wore them but other than that they are a great pair of shoes.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
RETRO STYLING, VERY COMFORTABLE; QUALITY MATERIAL
Size: 11, Color: Black Leather/Black
VERY COMFORTABLE AND STYLISH PAIR OF SHOES; OLD FASHIONED STYLING; VERY NICE; WHEN THESE WEAR OUT, I WILL CERTAINLY BUY ANOTHER PAIR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great shoe
Size: 11.5 Wide, Color: Tan Leather Burnished
Very comfortable business casual shoe. Looks professional, yet stylish
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Hard to Beat for the Price
Size: 10 Wide, Color: Tan Leather Burnished
I purchased these for a business trip to Italy and wore them daily for the two weeks that I was there, during which I walked extensively. For me, there was a break-in period of a few days; before it loosens up, it will bite your heel, so I recommend wearing bandages or heel pads initially. Following the break-in, it's a very comfortable shoe and has served me well.
I purchased a wide, and for this shoe, I found the width agreeable; in my experience, Cole Haan wide widths tend to be hit or miss (i.e., a wide is sometimes not all that wide). In terms of durability, I would not expect these to remain in good condition for more than a year if you wear them daily. The leather is not of high quality, but it's acceptable for the price. Expect them to crease very quickly if not using shoe trees. That doesn't bother me, but I know some find it objectionable.
All in all, I like them and would buy them again. It's a comfortable alternative to traditional dress shoes for the office and works equally well for casual wear. Most higher quality options cost at least two or three times as much, and many are unavailable in a wide.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2025
★★★★★ 5
My favorite shoes
Size: 14 Wide, Color: White Leather
I’ve probably purchased like 40 pairs of these shoes or more. By far my favorite white sneaker. I have a large foot so the bigger sizes are appreciated. They’re versatile, literally go with anything and they are true to size. At a certain point they start to show wear and you can’t dress them up, but they last as a regular sneaker for a long time afterwards. I try to nab them on sale when they drop to $50-$70, absolute steal at that price point.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026