The music was popularized by certain Ibadan singers/songwriters such as, the late Alhaji Dauda Epo-Akara, Ganiyu Kuti or Gani Irefin, and their Lagos counterparts led by Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. The Were singers started playing at parties and concerts in both Ibadan and Lagos.
The music gained popularity through the efforts of certain musicians from Ibadan, including the late Alhaji Dauda Epo-Akara, Ganiyu Kuti or Gani Irefin, as well as their Lagos counterparts led by Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. The Were singers began performing at events in both Ibadan and Lagos.