Orlando Owoh was a prominent Nigerian musician known for his unique blend of highlife, juju and apala music styles. Born in Osun state in 1932, he gained national and international recognition for his notable contributions to the music industry during his lifetime.
Early Life and Education
Orlando Owoh was born Stephen Oladipupo Owomoyela on February 14, 1932, in Ijebu-Jesha, Osun State, Nigeria. He was raised in a musical family and started playing the harmonica at a young age.
Although his parents encouraged him to pursue a formal education, he dropped out of school to focus on his music career.
Career
Orlando Owoh started his music career in the 1950s as a member of the West African Rhythm Brothers. He later formed his own band called Orlando Owoh and his Omimah Band.
He released his first album, ‘Omo pupa’, in 1966, which became an instant hit in Nigeria. Over the years, Orlando Owoh released several albums and won numerous awards for his contributions to the music industry.
Discography
| Album Title | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Omo Pupa | 1966 |
| Iyawo Olele | 1970 |
| Mawo Mi Roro | 1972 |
| Kose Mani Laaro Mi | 1975 |
| E Get as E Be | 1980 |
| Ori Mi Eleda Mi | 1988 |
His music is still very popular today and can be found on digital music platforms such as Boomplay.
Click here to listen to his music on Boomplay.
Personal Life
Orlando Owoh was married and had children. He was known for his flashy lifestyle and was often seen driving luxurious cars and living in a lavish house.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Orlando Owoh’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million USD. In Naira, his net worth is about 4 billion Naira NGN. In Canadian dollar, it is roughly 13.1 million CAD and in Ghana cedi, it is around 74 million GHS. In Kenya shilling, it is roughly 840 million KES, in South Africa rand, it is approximately 140 million ZAR, in Uganda shilling, it is around 36 billion UGX, and in India rupee it is approximately 733 crores INR.
It is important to note that these net worth estimations are not definitive and are subject to change over time.
Social Media Accounts
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If you want to learn more about Orlando Owoh’s life and legacy, click here to visit his Wikipedia page.
