Kabaka (musician)

Kabaka
Birth nameGodwin Opara
Also known asKabaka
BornImerienwe ,Ngor-Okpala, Imo State
Occupation(s)Musician and Guitarist
InstrumentGuitar
Member ofOriental Brothers International Band

Godwin Opara, known as Kabaka was a Nigerian Igbo highlife musician, guitarist, and one of the original members and founders of the Oriental Brothers International Band.[1]

Born in Imerienwe,Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, Kabaka was one of the founders of the Oriental Brothers International Band in 1973.[2]

In 1976, he began his solo career and released a total of 14 studio albums throughout his career.[3]

  1. ^ "Kabaka Godwin Opara: Legendary highlife singer don die". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  2. ^ Ezeudoye, Chidera (2024-03-23). "Highlife maestro, Godwin Kabaka Opara dead | AIT LIVE". Africa Independent Television. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  3. ^ Johnson, Hannah (2024-03-22). "Highlife music icon, Kabaka dies at 77". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-07-23.