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Alhaji Dauda Epo-Akara
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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.
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