Eddy Okonta
Eddy Okonta | |
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Birth name | Edwin Chukwuemeka Okonta |
Born | 1935 |
Genres | Highlife |
Occupation(s) | Bandleader, musician |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
Years active | 1950-1997 |
Labels | Ekimogun |
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]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
- "Otanjele" (Sweet Banana)
- "Asili"
- "Oriwo"
- "Kelewele"
- "Anyidi"
- "Ejenelulo"
- "Okokoko"
- Abele
References[edit]
- ^ "Remembering Eddy Okonta, the Obi of trumpet". Benson Idonije. Retrieved January 21, 2016.