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General Marshal Bolivia Osigbemhe

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Sunday "Bolivia" Ileghieuma Osigbemhe was a talented musician from the former Western region of Nigeria. He had a gift for harnessing the folksongs of his community, and quickly became known for his unique style of rearranging the lyrics. He formed a local choral troupe and recorded over 58 albums. Bolivia was an all-round instrumentalist, starting with the trumpet, guitar, and keyboard, and had a compelling vocal diction that could move one into an emotional freezing point. Sadly, Bolivia passed away on January 25, 1991.

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