Oriental Brothers International
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Oriental Brothers International Band | |
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| Also known as | Oriental Brothers |
| Origin | Eastern Region, Nigeria |
| Genres | Igbo highlife |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Orchestra |
| Years active | 1970s-2000s |
| Labels | Afrodisia |
| Past members |
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The Oriental Brothers International, also known as The Oriental Brothers, was a Nigerian orchestra high life band from Eastern Nigeria, and was the country's first high life boy band formed shortly after the Nigerian-Biafran War in the 1970s. It was originally formed by Dr Sir Warrior, Dan Satch Opara, Nathaniel Ejiogu, Godwin Kabaka Opara and Prince Ichita.[1][2]
The band released a total number of 39 studio albums, 7 compilations and 4 extended play.[3]
Band Members
[edit]Ferdinand Chukwuemeka “Dan-Satch” Opara ( lead and bass guitarist)
Godwin “Kabaka” Opara (Band leader, rhythm guitarist)
Christogonus "Dr. Sir Warrior" Ezewuiro Obinna (Lead vocalist)
Livinus "Aquila" Alaribe (Conga player)
Fred “Ichita” Ahumaraeze (Drummer)
References
[edit]- ^ "Oriental Brothers Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ Cagnolari, Vladimir (2022-06-10). "Oriental Brothers: celebrating 50 years with a new record!". PAM - Pan African Music. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Oriental Brothers International". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
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