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Eddy Okonta

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Eddy Okonta
Birth nameEdwin Chukwuemeka Okonta
Born1935
Akwukwu Igbo
OriginDelta State
GenresHighlife
Occupation(s)Bandleader, musician
InstrumentTrumpet
Years active1950-1997
LabelsEkimogun

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

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Singles

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

References

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  1. ^ "Remembering Eddy Okonta, the Obi of trumpet". Benson Idonije. Retrieved January 21, 2016.