Formed in the early 1970s by Martin Amenechi on guitar, Soga Benson on bass, and Skidd Ikemefuna on drums, Grotto quickly distinguished itself as one of Nigeria’s most compelling high school bands. Drawing inspiration from Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and other global icons, the group forged a bold fusion of Rock, Funk, and Psychedelia. Their 1977 debut album, Grotto At Last, captured a sound both youthful and daring. The band's membership expanded by the time Grotto II: Wait... No Hurry, dropped in 1979, with Toma Mason Jr. and Etim Bassey on the album cover.

Unlike many of their peers, Grotto thrived on live performance. Their fearless playing and raw energy electrified live audiences, injecting new life into Nigeria’s 1970s Rock movement.