Vol. 3 - Tune Of Yester-Years

Released in 1980 on the Olumo Records label, Vol. 3 - Tune Of Yester-Years by Jacob Oluwole and His Bonanza Rhythm Band stands as a representative artifact of the Nigerian highlife music scene during a period of significant cultural transition. Highlife, characterized by its complex percussion, jazzy brass sections, and social commentary, saw a resurgence in Nigeria during the late 1970s and early 1980s as artists blended traditional rhythmic structures with modern studio production techniques.

The album reflects the era's focus on nostalgia, as indicated by the title's reference to the 'yester-years.' Musically, the Bonanza Rhythm Band utilized a blend of guitar-led melodies and syncopated beats that were typical of the highlife ensembles popular in Lagos at the time. The record label, Olumo, played a vital role in documenting these regional sounds, providing a platform for local artists to distribute their music to a burgeoning middle-class audience that valued both traditional roots and contemporary flair.