Oliver De Coque | |
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| Birth name | Oliver Sunday Akanite |
| Born | April 14, 1947 |
| Origin | Ezinifite, Nnewi South, Anambra State, |
| Died | June 20, 2008 (aged 61) |
| Genres | Igbo highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Lead Guitarist |
| Years active | 1965–2008 |
| Labels | Olumo Records Nigeria Limited |
Oliver Sunday Akanite (14 April 1947 – 20 June 2008), better known by the stage name Oliver De Coque, was a Nigerian guitarist and one of Africa's most prolific recording artists.
Oliver's iconic stage name, 'Oliver De Coque', originated from his early days playing Ekpili music in 1976. His band was initially called 'Oliver de coque and co-singers' ,and people affectionally referred to him as'Oliver De Ka Okwe' due to his love for playing okwe(Draft). [1]Overtime, he adapted this nickname to create the household name 'Oliver De Coque'.[2]
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