Dr Sir Warrior

Dr Sir Warrior
Born
Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna

1947
Enyiogugu, Aboh Mbaise, Colonial Nigeria
Died6 February 1999(1999-02-06) (aged 51–52)
Other namesUltimate Dr. Sir Warrior
Occupation(s)Guitarist, musician, band leader
Years active1960s-1999
Musical career
GenresIgbo highlife
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals

Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna (1947 – 2 June 1999), alias Dr. Sir Warrior, also known as Ultimate Dr. Sir Warrior was a Nigerian Igbo highlife musician, guitarist and bandleader. A musical prodigy, he was one of the pioneers of highlife music in Nigeria and was the leader of the Oriental Brothers International Band which was famous in the Nigerian Igbo highlife music scene for several decades.[1] He performed primarily in Nigeria, as well as performing internationally in places such as London and the United States of America with his crew.

In his entire career he recorded 12 platinum and 10 gold hits. His 1978 studio album, Nwanne Awu Enyi went gold, and sold more than 7.8 million copies.[2]

  1. ^ Duru, Ben. "Musicians, Others Remember Sir Warrior". Post Express. 2 July 1999.
  2. ^ Entertainment, Madjack (11 June 2016). "Tribute to Dr. Sir Warrior and the Oriental Brothers". Madjack Entertainment. Retrieved 23 December 2023.