The Special Aka

Active: 1979–1988

PopRock

Releases

Active Years

About The Special Aka

The Special Aka are a group (formed 1977) who made their mark on the UK singles chart. They charted 6 hits on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Musically, The Special Aka are best described as 2 tone, new wave, reggae, bringing a distinctive sound that connected with UK audiences.

Their place in the UK Singles Chart history books is secure — part of the rich tapestry of music that defined generations of British listeners.

1979

1 release

single

GANGSTERS

Documented across 12 weeks

1983

2 releases

single

WAR CRIMES (THE CRIME REMAINS THE SAME)

Documented across 2 weeks

single

RACIST FRIEND/BRIGHT LIGHTS

Documented across 3 weeks

1984

2 releases

single

NELSON MANDELA

Documented across 10 weeks

single

WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT YOU IS YOUR GIRLFRIEND

Documented across 5 weeks

1988

1 release

single

NELSON MANDELA {1988}

Documented across 2 weeks