David Byrne, The Lijadu Sisters & more perform William Onyeabor's "Fantastic Man" on Jimmy Fallon

[@nicknickson3650]

David Byrne is so cool for doing this for a live TV performance instead of one of his own songs. Onyeabor is a legend.

[@jlinms8721]

You had me at "David Byrne is so cool..."

[@nirvanabj1]

I see Lijadu Sisters... They are Legends...

[@syl_diy]

omfg is it really them?

[@nirvanabj1]

Pararadis Sy Yes, they are the ones.. Still looking lovely as ever..

[@tfwotfwotfwo]

thumbs way up

[@oludayodekunle9711]

@@nirvanabj1 they friggin abandoned their kids in Nigeria

[@Matdogg2k]

RIP to the sister

[@basedzero0]

The Lijadu Sisters made this entire performance. Of course Byrne and the musicians were great but this would be nothing without the sisters. Rest in peace Kehinde ❤

[@leemerewether5677]

I'm so emotional when I hear this chorus 😭😭 such beautiful women❤

[@liamtucker9358]

No mention in the intro for The Ljadu Sisters? Disgraceful. Apart from that, what an amazing performance.

[@davetapiamartin]

They should be mentioned, as well the other musicians did. Amazing song, can't get out of my head!

[@allthingsbigandsmall]

Liam Tucker It is embarrassing that they weren't mentioned but in terms of performance, Byrnes rhythm guitar is just a mess and kind of ruins the collective effort when it's at it's worst. But kudos to him for spreading Onyeabors music

[@HotStrange]

So happy David Byrne released this wonderful mans amazing work to the public.

[@daveteves]

I've been listening to a lot of William Onyeabor all week. Rest in Peace Chief

[@gemstar3824]

Dave Teves Me, too! He was amazing!

[@darlingtonn.o8152]

William Onyeabor from the Igbo people of Biafra

[@olugboajayi8014]

RIP William Onyeabor....

[@drumstick74]

Aww, I had not heard. RIP indeed!

[@olajideokuneye1725]

Olugbo Ajayi Ìwọ náà wà'nbí...

[@Albansamaefule]

My love for this music. William Onyeabor is a legend and I am proud of his works. I am happy to have met him in life. This is truly immortality. I want to put my works on the sand of times too Wish me power and grace

[@casomado2229]

Love William Onyeabors music and David Byrne renditions are superb. Thank you, music.

[@catherinephonevalencia2937]

A legend's song, performed by a legend. I'm glad this popped up! ❣️❣️

[@castawaycontractors5548]

2024 and still rocking it!!!

[@fredao1980]

Long live David Byrne and his work on music! You are the man!

[@retobuhrer9731]

i hope so well!espero molto molto tempo...Frederico!

[@noxis93]

This is magnificent. When I first got my PC, it was a Win XP thingy and media player had Byrne's Like Humans do, that lead me into The Talking Heads. Then I kind of left that part of music only to discover St. Vincent, and out of nowhere Byrne was there again. Then I set aside St. Vincent and completely randomly, I stumble across the Willaim Onyeabor and here is Byrne waiting for me one more time. I want this Byrne situation to go on for many years.

[@mattmoot]

noxis93 haha the first time I'd ever heard of Byrne was about ten years ago through that same song, like humans do. It came free on my iPod. I've been a huge fan ever since!

[@bigoshify]

Sounds like life is good!

[@oaklabsoundsystem2305]

That's funny. Every time I see him, I think great, whose music is he co-opting today?

[@votremain]

Lol that xp song was also my first introduction to byrne

[@akmadsen]

Just recently discovered William Onyeabor and my life is better for it. Same with the Lijadu Sisters.

[@Ophily1]

Willie lived behind our school in Awkunanaw boys in Enugu.

[@entheogenocide]

This is so god damn amazing. I love this song I can't believe David Byrne covered this

[@mrflipmode]

Can't help but smile when listening to this track. What a great performance

[@McGradyKalcho]

I love Lijadu Sisters...purest love possible

[@jessielee3464]

such a feel good song..... you look sooooo good, fantastic man!!!

[@BlueBoboDoo100]

I happened to see this when it aired and I could've sworn it was a dream. I finally found it!

[@mikeg3923]

leave to David Byrne ,,,he totally Pulled it Off!!!,, RIP WILLIAM FANTASTIC MAN ONYEABOR

[@greglarry11]

David Byrne .... always searching, and innovating. A true artist.

[@noname1st139]

Wow,I am blown away, David Byrne singing this in a red cowboy hat and playing a Brian Jones guitar,love it

[@Jaydoggy531]

It must have meant so much for the Lijadu Sisters to be on the same stage as other major stars, and singing a song they likely hadn't sang for DECADES.... but dammit all if they weren't introduced with the others.

[@karinpawluk4376]

that was a major fail!

[@monice8]

The Lijadu Sisters are legendary in Africa and so is William Onyeabor! ¡Viva Africa! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LaYpiHrNiYm68

[@returntotheforbidden]

This would mix so well with Bowie's Sound and Vision

[@migueldtavares]

yes! i was in the bath singing this and then it went to sound and vision without me noticing.

[@shadygroves8252]

never going to be able to separate these two songs in the mind now lol

[@sawerpruitt4315]

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[@ZachChilds]

ohhhhhhh I have goosebumps

[@bigmanlizard7326]

ARGHHHH you just made this song weird to listen to now, my head is confused

[@funkhouse5936]

glad to see my beloved Lijadu twins !Peace

[@jagheterintejr]

Exceeding the limits of awesomeness. RIP William Onyeabor.

[@Richhookspin]

I've listened to a million fucking songs. This is my favorite. Its amazing!

[@atubatheophilus4219]

A Nigerian musician hero that Nigeria never honoured. Thanks for this man by honouring a wonderful legend his own people never bothered to honour. People will remember you for your sacrifice and you would be honoured appropriately in due time after you have lived your fulfilled life and gone. Thank you for doing this, you are really appreciated ❤

[@TheJAG6752]

First time I took 30 tabs of lsd to a new episode,,,, ahhh nostalgia....where did we go wrong jimmy, where.

[@misterray4681]

Ween is the reason I discovered William Onyeabor. Boognish Bless.

[@thundershirt1]

Bought this album immediately after hearing this. Rare for me, and totally right. Thanks David!

[@t1234odd5]

I can't believe I never saw this. Great song, I wish I heard more of his stuff

[@allaroundnigeria]

Awesome stuff! 👌🏼🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@olben1095]

That's a jam right there.

[@huehnerfuss]

Great version of the original. Great tribute!

[@finnmccool7543]

David Byrne was reminding me a bit of Jonathon Richman. yeah!

[@mrbean022387]

Most people that probably watch this on T.V had no idea how amazing both these artist are. David is the man for covering this!

[@wicker771]

Byrne just can't swing this song to Onyeabor's level. But, nice of him to introduce us to the music

[@Joseph-mf3yi]

Well its a cover are they ever better

[@fredjones9750]

I think they are both 👍

[@thundershirt1]

Not as great, totally true, but great, and thanks for pointing the way. Went down the WO hole after this, have not come back up, don’t want to. Thanks David.

[@didoflex]

Wow Lijadu sisters!!

[@Adam-us4mh]

Thank you DB for introducing us to this man’s beautiful music! Better late than never…

[@blueconversechucks]

so so so much love in this music!!

[@heroish4034]

sounds fantastic!!

[@youngestceo9400]

Rip legend

[@iykemonentertainment4266]

Woooww...this is massive...🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@stefaniaomo9045]

David Byrne ...ok....LLIJADU SISTERS nko?!

[@michaeljohn8056]

No matter what, this song makes you move.

[@yamama3510]

William Onyeabor the real legend

[@Richhookspin]

I love this song.

[@ultimocoy]

Money Mark .....el mas divertido!!!! Le pone sabor al caldo..

[@spacewalker111]

I feel so blessed by this!!

[@golderp]

I love Nigeria. Those politicians killed what could have been.

[@madtonesbr]

golderp story of a lot of Africa. Its people keep gifting us wonderful art and culture despite its politicians trying to ruin it

[@adeolaobayan7735]

The Nigerian armed forces, you mean

[@Eholy]

fuck it. I loved this for so long. now I saw it on an apple commercial.

[@zamjebrowski6455]

Such love. Onyeabor is forever

[@averfon]

Everything fantastic!!!

[@aidanashton2803]

Anyone still here watching in 2023? This is amazing

[@jordanfstop]

2024 here!

[@aidanashton2803]

@@jordanfstop listened twice today! God bless my friend!

[@rickys5932]

2024!

[@JelMain]

A very cut-back performance. Look for the Festival Hall version on here - I'm onstage, voice lead of the backing choir. Earned my spurs that night for choreography and leads after it went off piste!

[@FernanBerBal]

Yeahhh...

[@classicalretroback]

Wow! The 80s was an era like no other in music, movies, and live shows.🎉💚💎🕘🎤🎼🎵🎶🎹

[@TheJAG6752]

Even my dog loves this, thisntune is insanely universal

[@tfotm1027]

This is wonderful

[@sb2933]

This has so much class and so much 80s in it. Amazing song, amazing performance!

[@Billtron220]

So good. RIP William.

[@ademolaadedeji5561]

Are those the Lijadu Sisters ?

[@SamuelAkinbo]

they are

[@josephabah5707]

We never celebrate our own in Naija, ignorant mentality is a sin. Many of the new generation don't have any knowledge about William Onyeabor and others. Fela, is lucky though because of his Afrobeat style which most generation following today.

[@TheWardBond]

Joyous beyond belief!!

[@PurpScurpington]

Isn't that the same riff as Sound and Vision?

[@Vinlyguyx420x]

So funky

[@pablitimartini9457]

buenisima la canción es como alegre ...ay algo k la ase buena saludos desde chile a tod@s

[@aletafera8238]

The only problem with this version is that it isn't long enough. :)

[@nomadempiretv]

Money Mark on the keys!

[@BlercNet]

Insects are all around us

[@organicrobot4815]

+BlercStudio just ask jesus

[@NOWtheband]

#fact

[@ACDC920605]

Amazing!

[@ezejohn354]

William the great Nigerian legend

[@fillipeprudencio828]

😍This is version of "Counting Stars" in intro !!! Link?

[@electricpens]

Just beautiful. Didn't change much from the original. Byrne does a solid here. Prolly some visa shiit or something. Nice job!

[@crnkmnky]

My understanding of the story (via NPR): Mr Onyeabor was very hands-off with this whole resurgence of his music. He "found Jesus" and retired from music years ago. He was rather difficult to make contact with. Somehow Mr Byrne was able to secure permission to release the album, but its creator obviously wasn't going to help promote it.

[@bababooey800]

I LOVE THIS

[@jooger.5322]

Sooo badass.

[@memoio8202]

Wow ! I thought it was some kind of old disco-electro music, you know I'm 57 so you might undestand...

[@nedtheproducer5777]

Questlove really out this song in “High Fidelity”

[@karinpawluk4376]

Why didn't the fact that the one and only Lijadu sisters singing backup get a mention?!

[@mileskenyon]

One of the sisters just died a few weeks ago (November 2019)

[@afolabizion314]

Eeyyaa, I don't no them though

[@9mod9]

Proud Nigerian here

[@jukeboxwiz]

David Byrne hasn't aged in 30 years.

[@TheCosmoqueso]

Love u ever 4 ever... :(

[@JayPhilly215]

FUCKING FANTASTIC, SIMPLY FAN FUCKING TASTIC!!!!

[@louiemendoza6152]

Damn that was dope

[@captainstitches1]

William Onyeabor the enigma

[@andrewhalljoiner]

What a tune!

[@youngpedro2165]

Atomic bomb is a jam

[@Igniz]

Being honest, I know William Onyeabor for Hot Chip.

[@nickgonzalezbrown2503]

That keyboard player looks like he's on the moon!

[@Mulavi]

Who is David Byrne? Anyways, that was Fantastic, Man!

[@zahbaz]

this song is hilarious. love it.

[@mr.a7609]

RIP William Onyeabor !

[@PeppeDiSanto]

Yup!

[@manchildusa]

You loooooooooooooooookkkk

[@enriqueciancas7253]

Powerful !

[@vinny9708]

Legendary

[@Mike-xi4wt]

Money Mark on another level ✊🏽