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The Uhuru Dance Band
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Highlife band from Ghana, formed by members of Broadway Dance Band. Nana Kobina Nketsia Essikadohene, gave the name Uhuru (Swahili for Freedom) which re-echoed the feeling on the 1957 gained independency of Ghana. Not too long after the formation of Uhuru, Sammy Obot left for Nigeria and Stan Plange became the leader. Other members then were Bob Yoko, George Amissah, Max Hammond, Loughty Lasisi Amao, Duke Duker, Tom Addo, Kpakpo Addo, Darko ‘Patato’ Adams, Mac Tontoh and lady vocalist, Charlotte Dada.
Members
 | Gyedu Blay Ambolley voc, perc |
 | Ebo Taylor g, voc *1936 GH |
 | Joe Mensah voc, key |
 | Mac Tontoh fh, tr 1940-2010 |
 | George Danquah g |
| Richard Unegbu tr |
| George Amissah as |
 | Stan Plange GH |
| Sammy Obot tr, voc |
 | Charlotte Dada |
| Dokyi Apenteng |
| Duke Duker voc |
| Tom Addo cng, dr |
| Kpakpo Addo |
Popular Tracks 
Bukom Mashie on Bukom Mashie / Disco Africa by Oscar Sulley & The Ogyatanaa Show Band Bukom Mashie - JKriv's King Mashie Edit on JKriv Edits by JKriv Yahia Mu on Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81 by Various Artists Bukom Mashie - JKriv Acid Dub on Bukom Mashie by Oscar Sulley, The Uhuru Dance Band & JKriv Bukom Mashie - JKriv 7” Mash on Bukom Mashie by Oscar Sulley, The Uhuru Dance Band & JKriv Bukom Mashie - JKriv Extended Acid Dub on Bukom Mashie by Oscar Sulley, The Uhuru Dance Band & JKriv Untitled - Quantic Edit on Ahyewa by K. Frimpong & Super Complex Sounds, The Uhuru Dance Band & The Cranes Bukom Mashie - Quantic Remix on Bottletop Presents Sound Affects: Africa by Various Artists Wobe Kumi on 51 Lex Presents: Foot Esia by The Uhuru Dance Band Krakye Brokeman on 51 Lex Presents: Foot Esia by The Uhuru Dance BandTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wofa Woho | The Uhuru Dance Band | 2009 | Compil. |
| Freedom Tour In U.K. | The Uhuru Dance Band featuring Pat Thomas | 2000 | Album |
| Kokohwedee | Stan Plange And The Uhuru Dance Band | 1979 | Album |
| The Sound Of Africa | The Uhuru Dance Band | 1975 | Album |
| Uhuru Special Hi-Life Numbers | The Uhuru Dance Band | 1971 | Compil. |
| The Best Of Uhuru | The Uhuru Dance Band | 1971 | Compil. |
| Tinapa | The Uhuru Dance Band | 1970 | Single |
| Antorbow / Africa Must Unite | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Konkoba Medley | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Kotoku Saabobe | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Krakye Brokeman / Eben Asem Na Ommba Da | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Wobekumi | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Skin Pain / Foot Esia | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| The Great Airline Of Africa / Kata Wodie So | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Osibi | The Uhuru Dance Band | Compil. | |
| Omo Highlife | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Nkrobo / Wobe Tomino | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Time For Highlife | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Uhuru Special Part One / Uhuru Special Part Two | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single | |
| Anamon-Nsia | The Uhuru Dance Band | Single |
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