BioChief Stephen Osita Osadebe, largely known as Osita Osadebe, was a Nigerian highlife musician, songwriter, composer, and band leader.
Though he began his music career in the 1950s, Osadebe formed his band, the Sound Makers International, in the mid 60s.
He released over 70 albums during his career with notable hits.
Osadebe's music combined traditional Igbo music with highlife, jazz, and other styles and often featured social commentary.
Although he passed away in 2007, his legacy as a pioneer of Nigerian highlife music remains.
Discography
Albums46
Ezi Nwanyi Oma2024 • AlbumTracks: 2
Obiajulu2018 • AlbumTracks: 4
Onu Kwulu Njo2018 • AlbumTracks: 2
Atamuna2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Lusia Olie2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Matador Special2015 • AlbumTracks: 3
Late Sam Okwaraji2015 • AlbumTracks: 3
Oyolima2015 • AlbumTracks: 4
Osadebe in Atlanta2014 • AlbumTracks: 6
Ndia Na Ndia, Vol. 22013 • AlbumTracks: 5
Kanyi Bili Na Udo2013 • AlbumTracks: 4
Osita Merengue2010 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ome Ife Jide Ofo2009 • AlbumTracks: 4
Uwa Bu Nkonye2009 • AlbumTracks: 10
The Return Of St. Augustine2009 • AlbumTracks: 8
Ana Masi Ife Uwa.2009 • AlbumTracks: 2
Osadebe 772009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Sisi Kwanangida2009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Makojo2009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ogbaru Di Uso2009 • AlbumTracks: 2
Uwa Bu Onye Meluikeya2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ndia Na Ndia, Vol. 12004 • AlbumTracks: 4
Kedu America.1996 • AlbumTracks: 9
Onye Amamife.1994 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eji Ike Emeuwa1992 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ezi Oyi Amaka1990 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nigeria Go Better1988 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ife Onye Metalu1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
People's Club1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Agbalu Aka N'a Azo Ani1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ndi Ochongonoko1986 • AlbumTracks: 3
Osondi Owendi1984 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onyeiwe Ewetaro1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
10th Anniversary "Peoples" Club Special1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Kwusia Olie Onu Ya1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Okp'Uzo Enweilo1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Ije Anatago1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Iga Kam Ogongo.1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ogbaru Akwulugo1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Achonam1982 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Bili Ibeya Ebili1981 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nke Onye Diliya1981 • AlbumTracks: 3
Arum Achoro Nsogbu1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Osadebe 76 Vol 21976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onu Kwube1975 • AlbumTracks: 3
Chief. Osita Osadebe in London1975 • AlbumTracks: 5
EPs4
Osondi Owendu2018 • EPTracks: 2
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe EP 42010 • EPTracks: 2
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe EP 32010 • EPTracks: 3
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe EP 12010 • EPTracks: 2
Singles3
Aye Mama2021 • SingleTracks: 2
Ife Chukwu Kanma1991 • SingleTracks: 2
Osondi Owendi1984 • SingleTracks: 1
LabelRecord Label associated with Chief Stephen Osadebe - past and current.