• Rob – Funky Rob Way
    • Rob – Forgive Us All
    • Rob – Boogie On
    • Rob – Just One More Time
    • Rob – Your Kiss Stole Me Away
    • Rob – More
    • 1. Funky Rob Way
    • 2. Forgive Us All
    • 3. Boogie On
    • 4. Just One More Time
    • 5. Your Kiss Stole Me Away
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    Accra-born pianist and frontman only released a few albums in small quantities, yet two of them are among the most sought-after records from 70’s Africa. This was the first. Afro-funk at it's finest. Another killer Reissue from the Mr Bongo camp!

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