Kola Ogunkoya
- January 10, 2024
- Musician
Quick Facts
Kola Ogunkoya Biography
| Name | Kola Ogunkoya |
| Birthday | Aug 20 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place Of Birth | Owerri |
| Home Town | Imo State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Kola Ogunkoya is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on August 20, 1967 in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
He was influenced by artists such as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Orlando Julius, Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya, Dayo Kujore and King Sunny Adé, and for two years played with Olaiya. At age 18 he formed his own band in Lagos. Kola and his 15-piece Afro jazz Ensemble, which includes female dancers, has performed all over the globe. He went to USA in 1996 where he had a successful tour. On return to Nigeria he opened a cultural club for Art and Music in Opebi, Allen, Lagos. He lost his investment to a corrupt businessman, and his brother was murdered in front of the club. Due to these experiences he returned to the USA, where he gained citizenship. By 2010 he had recorded 8 CDs.
Kola Ogunkoya Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Musician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kola Ogunkoya is one of the richest Musician from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kola Ogunkoya 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Kola Ogunkoya (born 20 August 1967) is a Nigerian afrobeat musician who uses the term “Afro Gbedu” to describe his style of music, which includes jazz, highlife, Jùjú, funk and traditional Yoruba music.
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Kristina Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Kola Ogunkoya celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.
Top Facts about Kola Ogunkoya
- Kola Ogunkoya is a Nigerian musician and songwriter.
- He was born on December 25, 1965.
- Ogunkoya started his music career in the early 1990s.
- His debut album “Gbedu” was released in 1993.
- He has won several awards for his music, including the Nigeria Music Award.
- Ogunkoya’s music blends traditional African rhythms with contemporary styles.
- He has collaborated with other notable musicians such as Femi Kuti and Lagbaja.
- In addition to singing, he also plays multiple instruments including drums and guitar.
- Ogunkoya has performed at major events around the world including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and WOMAD festival in England.
- He continues to be an influential figure in Nigerian music today.