BioChief Stephen Osita Osadebe, largely known as Osita Osadebe, was a Nigerian highlife musician, songwriter, composer, and band leader.
Though he began his music career in the 1950s, Osadebe formed his band, the Sound Makers International, in the mid 60s.
He released over 70 albums during his career with notable hits.
Osadebe's music combined traditional Igbo music with highlife, jazz, and other styles and often featured social commentary.
Although he passed away in 2007, his legacy as a pioneer of Nigerian highlife music remains.
Discography
Albums35
Obiajulu2018 • AlbumTracks: 4
Onu Kwulu Njo2018 • AlbumTracks: 2
Late Sam Okwaraji2015 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Lusia Olie2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Oyolima2015 • AlbumTracks: 4
Matador Special2015 • AlbumTracks: 3
Atamuna2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Osita Merengue2010 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ome Ife Jide Ofo2009 • AlbumTracks: 4
Osadebe 772009 • AlbumTracks: 3
The Return Of St. Augustine2009 • AlbumTracks: 8
Uwa Bu Nkonye2009 • AlbumTracks: 10
Sisi Kwanangida2009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Makojo2009 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ogbaru Di Uso2009 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ana Masi Ife Uwa.2009 • AlbumTracks: 2
Uwa Bu Onye Meluikeya2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
Onye Amamife.1994 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ezi Oyi Amaka1990 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nigeria Go Better1988 • AlbumTracks: 2
Agbalu Aka N'a Azo Ani1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ife Onye Metalu1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Osondi Owendi1984 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onyeiwe Ewetaro1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
10th Anniversary "Peoples" Club Special1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Kwusia Olie Onu Ya1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Okp'Uzo Enweilo1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onye Ije Anatago1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ogbaru Akwulugo1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Iga Kam Ogongo.1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Nke Onye Diliya1981 • AlbumTracks: 3
Onye Bili Ibeya Ebili1981 • AlbumTracks: 2
Arum Achoro Nsogbu1979 • AlbumTracks: 2
Onu Kwube1975 • AlbumTracks: 3
Chief. Osita Osadebe in London1975 • AlbumTracks: 5
Singles1
Ife Chukwu Kanma1991 • SingleTracks: 2
LabelRecord Label associated with Chief Stephen Osadebe - past and current.