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Sir Chuks Nwamama

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Sir Chuks Nwamama is a Nigerian musician and the founder of the International Dandy Orchestra of Nigeria. Sir Chuks began his musical career in the 1970s as a saxophonist in various highlife bands. Sir Chuks formed the Dandy Orchestra, a group that blended traditional Nigerian highlife music with contemporary influences, such as jazz and funk. The Dandy Orchestra quickly gained a following in Nigeria and began to tour internationally. He has also collaborated with numerous musicians from around the world. Sir Chuks Nwamama is known for his unique blend of African rhythms and contemporary sounds.

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