Eddy Okonta
Nigerian highlife musician (born 1935)
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Edwin Chukwuemeka Okonta was a Nigerian highlife musician who was prominent in the highlife scene during the late 1950s and the 60s. Prior to branching out on his own, he was an apprentice under Sammy Akapabot and later played with Bobby Benson's band.[1]
Born
1935 (age 90–91)
Edwin Chukwuemeka Okonta
1935 (age 90–91)
Akwukwu Igbo
OriginDelta State
GenreHighlife
OccupationsBandleader, musician
Eddy Okonta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edwin Chukwuemeka Okonta 1935 (age 90–91) Akwukwu Igbo |
| Origin | Delta State |
| Genre | Highlife |
| Occupations | Bandleader, musician |
| Instrument | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1950-1997 |
| Label | Ekimogun |
Discography
Singles
- "Otanjele" (Sweet Banana)
- "Asili"
- "Oriwo"
- "Kelewele"
- "Anyidi"
- "Ejenelulo"
- "Okokoko"
- Abele
