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Ace Highlife Singer Godwin Kabaka Is Dead
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Renowned Nigerian highlife singer Godwin ‘Kabaka’ Opara passes away.
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Derda Promotions, Kabaka’s record label, confirms his death on Thursday.
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Kabaka was a celebrated songwriter and guitarist, known for his contributions to highlife music and co-founding The Oriental Brothers International Band.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ace Nigerian highlife singer, Godwin ‘Kabaka’ Opara, has passed away, according to an announcement from his record label, Derda Promotions, released on Friday. Ammarachi Anyanwu, the chief operating officer of Derda Promotions, revealed that the musician passed away on Thursday.
The cause of death was not disclosed. Kabaka was renowned for his contribution to highlife music, pioneering and revolutionizing the genre.
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He co-founded The Oriental Brothers International Band in 1973, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.
In 1976, Kabaka embarked on a solo career, forming The Kabaka International Guitar Band. He continued to produce high-quality Highlife music, releasing fourteen albums and creating hits like ‘Mangala Special’.
Godwin Kabaka
He also experimented with Ezebongo rhythms, showcasing his versatility and creativity. Later, he joined forces with The Imo City Band, further solidifying his status as a Highlife legend.
With the support of Derda Promotions, Kabaka made a triumphant return in September 2023 with the album ‘The Return of Kabaka‘, which had over a million streams and trended as one of the top 100 albums worldwide.
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Kabaka’s passion for music was infectious, and his dedication to his craft was an inspiration to all who knew him.
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