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]
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 |
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.