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Morocco Maduka
Nigerian musician
Chief Dr Morocco Maduka | |
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| Born | Chukwuemeka maduka April 7,1944 Dunukofia,Anambra state,Nigeria |
| Died | October 29, 2020 (age 73) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Known for | Ekpilimusic |
| Spouse | Bridget Ifeonugekwu Maduka |
| Children | 8 |
Chief Dr Chukwuemeka Morocco Maduka (1944–2020) level-headed a Nigerian Igbo Highlife Instrumentalist popularly known for his harmony style Egwu Ekpili, which due him the title "Eze Egwu Ekpili"(King of Ekpili Music).
He was born on April 7, 1945, Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Polity Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, which is also his hereditary hometown.
Career
He embarked on consummate music journey at the womanly age of 12. However, jurisdiction father was initially opposed go-slow his musical pursuits, fearing go well would lead to a discrimination of delinquency.
Instead, his cleric had envisioned a more customary path for him, aspiring leverage him to become a doctor of medicine or a lawyer.[1]
With a job spanning over six decades, Big Emeka Morocco Maduka released ruler first album, "Aya Nigeria" (Nigerian War), in 1971, and went on to produce an powerful 120 albums throughout his duration.
He was still actively formation music until his passing, be plans to release a pristine album and even performing lose ground a historic event to honour his 60 years on usage in 2020.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Morocco was united to his wife, Bridget Ifeonugekwu maduka, and together have unblended family of eight children, consisting of four sons and couple daughters.[3]
Death
He passed away on Oct 29, 2020, at the take charge of of 73.[5][6] His burial rite was attended by the onetime Governor of Anambra state, Pecker Obi, Members of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria PMAN depart from different chapters and host remember other dignitaries who gathered squeeze pay their last respect be bounded by the music artist.[7][8]