Orlando Owoh (born Stephen Oladipupo Olaore Owomeyela; 14 February 1932 – 4 November 2008) was a Nigerian highlife musician and band leader of Yoruba Yoruba Tribes origin.

Biography

Stephen Oladipupo Olaore Owomoyela, later known as Chief Dr. Orlando Owoh, was born in Osogbo, Nigeria on 14 February 1932 to Chief Atanneye Owomoyela and Mrs. Christiana Morenike Owomoyela. His father hailed from Ifon, Ondo State, while his mother was from the town of Owo. His father was a carpenter who was also a part-time musician in Osogbo. As a young man Owoh initially entered into the carpentry trade until 1958, when he was hired by Nigeria's Kola Ogunmola Theatre Group to play drums and sing. Owoh went on to form Dr. Orlando Owoh and his Omimah Band in 1960, and over a musical career of forty years became one of the leading proponents of highlife music. With bands such as the Omimah Band and later the Young Kenneries and the African Kenneries International, Owoh remained popular in Nigeria, even as tastes moved to the newer jùjú and fuji styles. He had over 45 albums to his credit. Orlando Owoh died on 4 November 2008 and was laid to rest at his Agege residence in Lagos, Nigeria.

Discography

Albums released by Dr. Orlando Owoh (not in chronological order): His singles include (not in chronological order): This list of albums and singles is however not exhaustive.