The Oriental Brothers International Band of Nigeria was a popular Igbo highlife boy band from Nigeria based in Owerri for several decades, known for their powerful lyrics (whether it be of proverbs, or specials being dedicated to special people in the country of Nigeria) and deft instrumental work (whether of the lead guitar, or the conga man's professional play of the congas in their break sections of songs) with their unique style of highlife.
The original band consisted of:
- Godwin "Kabaka" Opara (rhythm guitar)
- Ferdinand "Dan-Satch" Chukwuemeka Opara (lead guitarist, bass)
- Christogonus "Dr. Sir Warrior" Ezewuiro Obinna (vocals)
- Livinus "Akwịla" Alaribe (congas, maracas)
- Fred "Ichita" Ahumaraeze (drums)
- Aloysius Anyanwu
- Charles Boumda
- Nathaniel "Mangala" Ejiogu died shortly before the band became popular in the early seventies.
The group started as Oriental Brothers International led by Godwin Kabaka Opara until 1977 when Kabaka left the band and founded Kabaka International Guitar Band.
In 1977 the Oriental Brothers were led by F. Dansatch Opara but in 1980 also leaves Sir. Warrior and two distinct bands are formed:
- Oriental Brothers International Band led by F. Dan-Satch Opara
- Sir. Warrior & his Oriental Brothers International Band.
In 1978 Ichita and Akwịla leaving next to form their own band Great Oriental Brothers International Band '78 and Aloysius Anyanwu leaving to form the States Brothers International.
2024
Palenque Records
5xFile, FLAC, Album
2024
2022
Palenque Records
5xFile, FLAC, Album
2003
2001
Afrodisia
CD, Comp
2001
Afrodisia
CD, Comp
2001
Afrodisia
CD, Comp
2001
Afrodisia
CD, Comp
1996
Super International
CD, Album
1996
Super International
CD, Album
1995
Original Music (2)
CD, Album
1995
Super International, Super International
LP, Album
1994
1993
Super International, Super International
LP, Album
1990
1988
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1988
1987
1986
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1986
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1984
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1984
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1984
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1983
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1983
1983
1982
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1982
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1982
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1981
Afrodisia
LP, Comp
1981
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1981
1981
1981
1980
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1980
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1980
Afrodisia
LP
1980
1979
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1978
1978
1977
Decca, Decca
7", Single
1977
Decca
7"
1977
1977
1976
Afrodisia
LP, Album
1976
1975
Afrodisia
7"
1975
Afrodisia
7", EP
1975
1975
1974
Favour Music Nigeria Ltd
CD, Comp, RM
1989
Leon Records (4)
LP, Comp
Kuky Records
LP, Album
2025
Galletas Calientes
12", EP
2024
Palenque Records
21xFile, FLAC, Comp
2022
Africa Seven
LP, Comp
2011
1996
Night & Day
2xCD, Comp
Sonocosta Ltda
LP, Comp
2006
Not On Label (Oriental Brothers International Band)
Cass, Album, Comp, Unofficial
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