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Chief Stephen Osadebe
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Participations

212
Performer
15
Songwriter
3
Lead Vocalist
Bio
Chief 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
Albums35
Obiajulu
Obiajulu2018 • AlbumTracks: 4
Onu Kwulu Njo
Onu Kwulu Njo2018 • AlbumTracks: 2
Late Sam Okwaraji
Late Sam Okwaraji2015 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Lusia Olie
Onye Lusia Olie2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Oyolima
Oyolima2015 • AlbumTracks: 4
Matador Special
Matador Special2015 • AlbumTracks: 3
Atamuna
Atamuna2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Osita Merengue
Osita Merengue2010 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ome Ife Jide Ofo
Ome Ife Jide Ofo2009 • AlbumTracks: 4
Osadebe 77
Osadebe 772009 • AlbumTracks: 3
The Return Of St. Augustine
The Return Of St. Augustine2009 • AlbumTracks: 8
Uwa Bu Nkonye
Uwa Bu Nkonye2009 • AlbumTracks: 10
Sisi Kwanangida
Sisi Kwanangida2009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Makojo
Makojo2009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ogbaru Di Uso
Ogbaru Di Uso2009 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ana Masi Ife Uwa.
Ana Masi Ife Uwa.2009 • AlbumTracks: 2
Uwa Bu Onye Meluikeya
Uwa Bu Onye Meluikeya2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
Onye Amamife.
Onye Amamife.1994 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ezi Oyi Amaka
Ezi Oyi Amaka1990 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nigeria Go Better
Nigeria Go Better1988 • AlbumTracks: 2
Agbalu Aka N'a Azo Ani
Agbalu Aka N'a Azo Ani1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ife Onye Metalu
Ife Onye Metalu1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Osondi Owendi
Osondi Owendi1984 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onyeiwe Ewetaro
Onyeiwe Ewetaro1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
10th Anniversary "Peoples" Club Special
10th Anniversary "Peoples" Club Special1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Kwusia Olie Onu Ya
Onye Kwusia Olie Onu Ya1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Okp'Uzo Enweilo
Okp'Uzo Enweilo1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Ije Anatago
Onye Ije Anatago1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ogbaru Akwulugo
Ogbaru Akwulugo1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Iga Kam Ogongo.
Iga Kam Ogongo.1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nke Onye Diliya
Nke Onye Diliya1981 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Bili Ibeya Ebili
Onye Bili Ibeya Ebili1981 • AlbumTracks: 2
Arum Achoro Nsogbu
Arum Achoro Nsogbu1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onu Kwube
Onu Kwube1975 • AlbumTracks: 3
Chief. Osita Osadebe in London
Chief. Osita Osadebe in London1975 • AlbumTracks: 5
Singles1
Ife Chukwu Kanma
Ife Chukwu Kanma1991 • SingleTracks: 2
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