Now I'm a Man

Recorded during the band's influential London period, 'Now I'm a Man' saw The Funkees lean into their funk-rock inclinations, creating a sound more aligned with Western ears while retaining its Nigerian roots. The album fuses sun-dappled psychedelic atmospheres and Santana-esque jams with tight, James Brown-style funk, all driven by fiery guitar work, robust percussion, and bilingual lyrics. Reflecting their cross-cultural environment, the production is more polished than their debut, capturing a tight, funky, and danceable energy that defined the peak of their creative output before disbanding.