Description: Gorilla Man by Condry “Skorokoro” Ziqubu is a South African Afro-pop and fusion release issued by CCP Records in the mid-1980s. The album blends township pop, Afro-fusion, and light reggae influences, reflecting the vibrant Johannesburg studio sound of the period. Ziqubu combines rhythmic African grooves with modern production and socially conscious themes, particularly evident on tracks such as “Confusion (Ma Afrika).”
The album features a small but strong set of tracks including the title track “Gorilla Man,” along with “Ikati” and “She’s Impossible.” Musicians on the recording include Selwyn Shandel on keyboards and Branny Ledwaba on percussion, contributing to the polished studio sound typical of CCP productions during the era. Records like this capture the transition period of South African popular music during the 1980s, when local artists were blending traditional influences with contemporary pop arrangements.
Genre: Afro-Pop / African Fusion / Pop
Track Listing:
Side One
Gorilla Man
Confusion (Ma Afrika)
Side Two
Ikati
She’s Impossible
Pressing and Value Notes: Original South African pressing on CCP Records (CCP(E) 4051081). While not among the rarest CCP titles, records by Condry “Skorokoro” Ziqubu have niche collector interest among buyers focused on South African Afro-pop and 1980s local productions.
