Oliver De Coque
| Oliver De Coque |
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| Birth name |
Oliver Sunday Akanite |
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| Born |
(1947-04-14)April 14, 1947 |
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| Origin |
Nnewi south, Anambra, Nigeria |
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| Died |
June 21, 2008(2008-06-21) (aged 61) |
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| Genres |
Igbo highlife |
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| Occupation(s) |
singer, songwriter, record producer |
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| Years active |
1965–2008 |
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Oliver De Coque (born Oliver Sunday Akanite) (April 14, 1947 – June 21, 2008) was a Nigerian singer and guitarist. He started playing music at the age of 17 with Ekpili. De Coque is from Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State.[1][2][3][4][5] oliver de coque has recorded not less than 73 albums in a quick succession, his music dance style is known as ogene sound , which blended modern high life and traditional Igbo music,
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