Birth name Oliver Sunday Akanite Buried November 14, 2008 Years active 1965–2008 | Name Oliver Coque Children Safin De Coque Role Record producer | |
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Born April 14, 1947 ( 1947-04-14 ) Origin Nnewi south, Anambra, Nigeria Occupation(s) singer, songwriter, record producer Died June 20, 2008, Lagos, Nigeria Similar People Chief Stephen Osita Osa, Dr Sir Warrior, Safin De Coque, Rex Lawson, I K Dairo | ||
Oliver De Coque/Ogene Sound Super Of Africa: Nne Bu Oyoyo-Ezigbo Nna (1983 Audio)
Chief Dr. Oliver Sunday Akanite, popularly referred to as Oliver De Coque (April 14, 1947 – June 21, 2008), was a Nigerian highlife musician and guitarist, he recorded more than 73 albums to his credit making him the most popular Highlife king of Africa, his music band group are known as ogene sound super of Africa, which blended modern high life and traditional Igbo music. His music paints a picture of the affluence enjoyed by the Igbo's of Nigeria whereby he calls out various names of wealthy Igbo men and their native titles acknowledging their accomplishments. He started playing music at the age of 17 with Ekpili. Oliver De Coque hailed from Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State Nigeria. His greatest hits are People's club of Nigeria, Otimkpu and Mbiri ka mbiri.
