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Alhaji Dauda Epo-Akara
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Bio
Dauda Epo-Akara was a prominent Nigerian musician and an exceptional guitarist who blended different music styles, including highlife, juju, and Afrobeat. He played in various highlife and juju bands, including the legendary I.K. Dairo's band. He released several successful albums in the 1970s, including "E Ma S'eka," which remains a classic in Nigerian music. Epo-Akara's music continues to inspire and influence contemporary Nigerian musicians. He passed away in 2001.
Discography
Albums11
Combination
Combination2017 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eyo Tun De, Vol. 1
Eyo Tun De, Vol. 12017 • AlbumTracks: 2
Yi Esere Si Apakan
Yi Esere Si Apakan2017 • AlbumTracks: 2
My Mother
My Mother2013 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ijamba Moto
Ijamba Moto2013 • AlbumTracks: 2
Epo Akara @ 60
Epo Akara @ 602013 • albumTracks: 4
Ode Regbo, Vol.5
Ode Regbo, Vol.52013 • AlbumTracks: 2
Abidjan Special
Abidjan Special2013 • AlbumTracks: 2
Mecca Special, Vol. 8
Mecca Special, Vol. 82013 • AlbumTracks: 2
Iya Alakara
Iya Alakara1920 • albumTracks: 2
Koko Dowo
Koko Dowo1920 • AlbumTracks: 2
Singles1
Is Gaju
Is Gaju2013 • SingleTracks: 3
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