Planet Afropop January 9, 2024
Planet Afropop: A Conversation with Okwy Osadebe
Explore the vibrant legacy of Nigerian Igbo highlife through a captivating conversation with Okwy Osadebe, son of highlife legend Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, featuring insights into his life in the U.S., his new album 'Igbo Amaka', and exclusive tracks from both father and son on WOWD Radio.
A Conversation with Okwy Osadebe
Okwy Osadebe is the son of Nigerian Igbo highlife legend Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe. In this lively conversation with Georges Collinet and Eme Awa, of WOWD Radio in Takoma Park, we learn about the life, music and legacy of Okwy’s late father. We also learn about Okwy’s life in the United States, and his new album Igbo Amaka, and hear tracks from both father and son. It’s a Nigerian highlife extravaganza for the 21st century.
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