Eddy Okonta

Nigerian highlife musician
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroNigerian highlife musician
PlacesNigeria
isMusician
Work fieldMusic
Gender
Male
Instruments:Trumpet
Birth1935
Age90 years
The details

Biography

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.

Discography

Singles

  • "Otanjele" (Sweet Banana)
  • "Asili"
  • "Oriwo"
  • "Kelewele"
  • "Anyidi"
  • "Ejenelulo"
  • "Okokoko"
  • Abele
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