Udie Chuku

Rogana Ottah And The Black Heroes Band

Chief Isaac Rogana Ottah popularly known as the Oshio Super King hails from Akoku (Ugulu), Ukwuani LGA, Delta State. Rogana Ottah’s guitar mastery of the Guitar is said to be comparatively unparalleled in Nigeria’s rich musical history.   His musical career began in the early 1970s when he played in the bands of the legendary Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe and Cardinal Rex Lawson. In 1973, he joined fellow Ndokwa native Charles Iwegbue and His Hino Sound Band. He pursued a solo music career after the tragic passing of Iwegbue in 1976. Rogana Ottah scored his first major hit with his first LP, Ukwani Special, in 1977.   He quickly followed his debut success with a series of outstanding albums notably the “Oshio Super” series which propelled Ottah to the pinnacle of the Nigerian music scene. While his recording career slowed after the 1980s, his presence continued to be highly demanded as a result of his lively and energetic stage presence. His career as a touring musician continued into the early years of the 21st century”   He has an extensive discography which is packed with notable albums. Among these albums are Ejeluno (1978), Money Hard to Get (1980), Oshio Super One “Azubuike” (1981), Oshio Super Three “Abiani Uwa Abia (1981), Oshio Super Two “Onyeloni” (1981), Ajo Oyi (1982), Anyi Bu Ofu (1982), Ifeloni Special (1982), Oshio Super Four “Okwuedili” (1982). Chief Isaac Rogana Ottah popularly known as the Oshio Super King hails from Akoku (Ugulu), Ukwuani LGA, Delta State. Rogana Ottah’s guitar mastery of the Guitar is said to be comparatively unparalleled in Nigeria’s rich musical history. His musical career began in the early 1970s when he played in the bands of the legendary Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe and Cardinal Rex Lawson. In 1973, he joined fellow Ndokwa native Charles Iwegbue and His Hino Sound Band. He pursued a solo music career after the tragic passing of Iwegbue in 1976. Rogana Ottah scored his first major hit with his first LP, Ukwani Special, in 1977. He quickly followed his debut success with a series of outstanding albums notably the “Oshio Super” series which propelled Ottah to the pinnacle of the Nigerian music scene. While his recording career slowed after the 1980s, his presence continued to be highly demanded as a result of his lively and energetic stage presence. His career as a touring musician continued into the early years of the 21st century” He has an extensive discography which is packed with notable albums. Among these albums are Ejeluno (1978), Money Hard to Get (1980), Oshio Super One “Azubuike” (1981), Oshio Super Three “Abiani Uwa Abia (1981), Oshio Super Two “Onyeloni” (1981), Ajo Oyi (1982), Anyi Bu Ofu (1982), Ifeloni Special (1982), Oshio Super Four “Okwuedili” (1982).
Artist:
Rogana Ottah And The Black Heroes Band
Original Release Year:
1/01/1990
Genre(s):
Highlife
Subgenre(s):
World
Release Country:
Nigeria
Artist Country:
Nigeria
Language(s):
Igbo
Producer(s):
Rogana Ottah
Composer(s):
Rogana Ottah
Publisher(s):
Unearthed African Music Ltd

track listings

  1. Udie Chuku 18:29
  2. Udozi Obodo I of Abbi 9:30
  3. Maria 9:26

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