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"Blackie-Boy Rogie! Sing On Boy, Sing!"
| A proud product from Sierra Leone, West Africa, S.E. Rogers (Rogie) entertained millions of people in Africa, America, and Europe with his beautiful silk-like baritone voice and outstanding guitar-playing before his passing in 1994. With a music career that spanned 50+ years, his many accomplishments included a special performance for the "Queen of England" in the early 60's during the independence of Sierra Leone from Great Britain. Some of Rogie's worldwide hit songs include: My Lovely Elizabeth, Dead Men Don't Smoke, Nanja Messi, African Lady, and Noh Look Me Lek That. This site is brought to you by Rogee Rogers, son of S.E. Rogers -- keeping the legacy alive. Use the form below to contact Rogee® Records. | |||||||
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The Glorious Days of Sierra Leone
A word from Rogee Rogers about his father, S.E. Rogers (Rogie): For many people, S.E. Rogie represents the glorious days of Sierra Leone, right when it had gotten independence from the United Kingdom; when "one Leone" was worth "two Dollars;" when Sierra Leone was the light of West Africa; when "hope" was at its apex for a new country. As far back as I can remember from growing up in Africa in the 70s and 80s to living in the United States from 80s to present, people have always given me "the son of Rogie" special treatment, which I didn't quite understand as a young man. Now that I am a grown man and have a full understanding of life, I see S.E. Rogie in a different light -- a life that represented the power of talent, patriotism, and love for people.
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