Orits Wiliki

Bio

Orits Wiliki, also known as Pupa Orits Wiliki, is a Nigerian reggae legend from Warri, Delta State, born December 25, 1959. He pioneered the "Koleman Revolutionaire" style, blending reggae with socially conscious and religious themes to address societal struggles.

Career Highlights:

Breakthrough album Tribulation (1989), produced with Lemmy Jackson
Follow-ups: Conqueror (1990), Wha' Dis Wha' Dat (1991), and The Good the Bad the Ugly (2005)
Notable songs: "Don't Blame The Youth," "Fight The Fire," "Heart Of Stone," "Mubalamumbe"

Wiliki is celebrated for bridging religious divides in his music—most famously integrating an Islamic chant into "Heart of Stone" despite being Christian—and for his advocacy with the Music Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN).

He remains an influential figure in Nigerian reggae, known for his commitment to social justice, artist rights, and musical innovation.