Derda Promotions has sadly confirmed the passing of their esteemed artist, Godwin Kabaka Opara, a seminal icon who led and reworked the realm of Highlife music, on March 21, 2024.
This announcement was conveyed by means of a press release from Ammarachi Anyanwu, Chief Working Officer of Derda Promotions.
A gifted and beloved songwriter and guitarist, Kabaka introduced boundless pleasure to numerous followers by means of his highlife tunes.
Listed below are 5 details you didn't know in regards to the late highlife singer Godwin 'Kabaka' Opara:
1 After the Nigerian Civil Conflict, Kabaka, along with Dr. Sir Warrior, Dan Satch Opara, Nathaniel Ejiogu and Prince Ichita the Oriental Brothers Worldwide band. The band launched a complete of 39 studio albums, 7 compilations and 4 prolonged performs.
2 Kabaka hailed from Umuawara Umuoye Imerienwe, Ngor Okpala, Imo State
3 Kabaka's album '5 Fingers' acquired a gold disc and his hit single 'Mangala' acquired a silver disc.
4 In 1977, Kabaka fashioned his group, Kabaka Worldwide Guitar Band, attributable to unresolved variations throughout the Oriental Brothers band. In 1976, Kabaka ventured right into a solo profession and based The Kabaka Worldwide Guitar Band. He later joined The Imo Metropolis Band
5 Kabaka's highlife music was closely influenced by the late Rex Jim Lawson.
Backed by the steadfast assist of Derda Promotions, Kabaka made a triumphant comeback in September 2023 with the discharge of his album titled “The Return of Kabaka.”
This album soared to unprecedented heights, being streamed over 1,000,000 instances and receiving widespread acclaim, catapulting it into the highest 100 albums worldwide.
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