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The Oriental Brothers, a famous Igbo band from Owerri, were one of the most popular bands in Nigeria in the 1970s. Their distinctive instrumentation and proverbial lyrics brought them great fame.
The Original Oriental Brothers International group consisted of five members: Godwin “Kabak” Opar, who was the leader of the group, leader Christogonus “Dr. Sir Warrior” Ezewuiro Obinna, Ferdinand “DanSatch” Chukwuemeka Opara, Livinus “Akwela” Alaribe and Fred “Ichita” Ahumaraeze who was the drummer.
Their songs are more than just music; According to a Nigerian magazine, the Eastern Brothers played a spiritual role in keeping many Igbos sane after the devastating civil war between Nigeria and Biafra. “They were the pride of a nation affected by the trauma of such a cruel war.