Eze N'ukpo By Emeka Morocco Maduka
Emeka Morocco Biography / About Emeka Morocco Maduka 1944 - 2020
Chief Dr. Edward Emeka Morocco Maduka's History
When was Emeka Morocco Born?. Emeka Morocco Maduka was born in 1944
When did Emeka Morocco Died? - He Died on October 29, 2020
How old was emeka Morocco Maduka when died? - He was 76 years old
Where was Emeka Morocco Born? - He was born in anyaragu in
Nasarawa State but He hailed from Ukwulu in Dunukofia Local
Government Area of Anambra State but lived mostly in Awka,
the state capital.
Emeka Morocco Maduka Education - -He went to Primary School in Udo Di nma
Primay School in Ukwulu, He later moved to Aba with his uncle
to Further His Education. He attended secondary school Ogbor
hill commercial school Aba.
When did he start playing Music? - He started playing music
in 1962.
How Many Children Did Emeka Morocco Have? - Emeka Morocco
Mduka had 8 children 4 girls and 4 boys with one wife
(Bridget Maduka)
What brand of Music was he know for ?- He he made waves with
his unique Igbo folk music genre, known as Egwu Ekpili or the
Ekpili music. He not only popularised and expanded the scope
of Ekpili music,a Igbo unique kind of Highlife. He also took
it to many parts of the world, including the United States,
the United Kingdom, South Africa, China, Malaysia, Cameroon
and Ghana.
What are his hit songs -
Some of his hit songs include ‘Ojemba Enwe Ilo’, ‘Echi Di Ime’,
‘Money Palaver’, ‘Igbo Star’, ‘Akalaka’, Asili 98, Obi
Nwanne , Ochuba Aku, Morocco Vision 2000, Eze Udene, ‘Cheta
Echi’, Ifeoma, Ije enu (Uwa Ekwe Nmeta)‘Ubanese Special’ and
‘Enenebe Ejeolu. He play many special numbers for many
Influencial Nigerians mostly of Igbo Extract, he made many
song about unity , peace and love for Nigeria. His debut
album, ‘Agha Nigeria’, (Nigerian War) was released in 1971.
Among those who influenced his musical career were Rex
Lawson, Celestine Ukwu, and Victor Olaiya. He was in the
mould of such great Nigerian music legends such as Osita
Osadebe, Oliver De Coque, Celestine Ukwu, and Ozoemena
Nsugbe, Warrior of Oriental Brothers.
Morocco’s father wanted him to be a lawyer or a medical
doctor, but the King of Ekpili music knew what he wanted and
went for it. Music brought him fame and fortune. It also got
him car gifts. Apart from his country home, he had four
houses and a hotel in Awka. This experience informed one of
his major hits, ‘Akalaka’ (Destiny). As Morocco reportedly
put it, “God created everyone with his/her destiny.”
As a destined child, Morocco became unique in his brand of
Ekpili music. Although people like Obiligbo and Ekwegbalu
Anyanwu had been into that music genre before him, he
uplifted it by infusing modern musical instruments like
guitar and keyboard into his sound. He dwelt more on social
satire and eulogised some prominent people in his music. His
albums, said to be over 120, sold many copies.
A prominent member of the Performing Musicians Association of
Nigeria (PMAN), Morocco led the Anambra chapter of the body
for eight years. In appreciation of his noble role in
stabilising the association and promoting music, the Anambra
PMAN honoured him with the title, ‘Premier, South-East’.
The music icon was devoted not just to his music and family
but also to his community. He was the leader of his community
for 10 years. When he voluntarily left office, the community
gave him the title of ‘Osisi Oma’ (Good Tree). Morocco was
married to Bridget and they had eight children: four males
and four females. He planned to retire at the age of 80 but
death truncated it.