About Eddy Okonta
Born 1935. Eddy Okonta is a musician.
Edwin Chukwuemeka Okonta was a Nigerian highlife musician who was prominent in the highlife scene during the late 1950s and the 60s. Prior to branching out on his own, he was an apprentice under Sammy Akapabot and later played with Bobby Benson's band.
Discography
Singles "Otanjele" (Sweet Banana) "Asili" "Oriwo" "Kelewele" "Anyidi" "Ejenelulo" "Okokoko" Abele
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Who is Eddy Okonta?
Nigerian highlife musician (born 1935)
When was Eddy Okonta born?
Eddy Okonta was born in 1935.
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Eddy Okonta is a musician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddy Okonta. https://biography.guide/eddy-okonta/
MLA: "Eddy Okonta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddy-okonta/.
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