Statistics * Have:46. * Want:90. * Avg Rating:4.67 / 5. * Ratings:6. JOE NEZ - BUSINESS TRIP, MY LANDLADY & NOSIKE
"Business Trip, My Landlady & Nosike" is a celebrated 19-minute medley by Nigerian highlife legend (Joseph Nwaiwu Unaeze), featured as the title track of his 1977 album, The Joe Nez Story . Nez, often called "The Man with the Golden Voice," was famous for his storytelling ability and infectious laughter. 📀 Review & Analysis
: In "My Landlady," Nez uses a comedic, almost teasing tone to describe a fat landlady who wanted him to be her boyfriend, jokingly noting she was "forty-four" in every dimension. 🎸 Key Highlights JOE NEZ - BUSINESS TRIP, MY LANDLADY & NOSIKE
: Reviewers frequently cite his "laid-back vocals" and "mischievous" tone that made his music feel like a conversation with a neighbor.
: The track is highly nostalgic for those who grew up in 1970s Nigeria, particularly in Enugu and Aba, where Nez's music was a staple in street-side music shops. Statistics * Have:46
: The A-side medley is noted for its "reggae style" mixed with highlife, while other tracks on the album lean into soul and calypso.
Listeners and critics generally rate this work as a "rare gem" that balances humor with relatable social narratives. * Ratings:6
: Unlike many highlife artists of his time who focused on politics, Nez focused on the "average man". The medley covers everyday struggles, like a traveler longing for home or the humorous friction between a tenant and their landlady.