About Moses Kweku Oppong
Lived 1915 – 1986 (aged 70–71). Moses Kweku Oppong was a Ghanaian musician.
Moses Kweku Oppong (2 October 1915 – 1986) was the founder of the band Kakaiku, which was created in 1954. He and his band were important parts of the highlife music genre, and is connected to other important musician like C. K. Mann.
Born in Aboso in the Western Region, he learned to play guitar as a child and started becoming a musician. Before the band became popular, he worked in various other jobs, including blacksmith, winch greaser and driver in the Aboso Goldfields.
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Who was Moses Kweku Oppong?
founder of Kakaiku band
When was Moses Kweku Oppong born?
Moses Kweku Oppong was born on 2 October 1915 in Aboso.
When did Moses Kweku Oppong die?
Moses Kweku Oppong died in 1986.
What was Moses Kweku Oppong's occupation?
Moses Kweku Oppong was a musician.
What nationality was Moses Kweku Oppong?
Moses Kweku Oppong was Ghanaian.
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· Wikipedia: Moses Kweku Oppong
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