Morocco went down memory lane, recalling how he went into music in 1962 against his father’s wish, which eventually got him banished from home he so cherished. MoroccoMaduka EmekaMaduka
My father was not okay with it; he thought I was going to end up a hooligan, as he wanted me to become either a lawyer or medical doctor. But I chose this path for myself, which has brought me fame and honour. The entire musician in the Southeast ordained me Eze Egwu Ekpili .When I started playing music, not only my father was against it; most people in my community though I was insane and may end up a layabout. But soon, God blessed me with fame and wealth.
With all kinds of challenges bedeviling this country, and your experience, what kind of a nation was Nigeria meant to be at independence? Meanwhile, my maternal grandfather was a great musician; that was why I know my music was from a generation. Osita Osadebe was the first to have made his wealth from music; late Rex Lawson played good music, but was not as wealthy. Same was late Celestine Ukwu, and I do know that whatever profession you engaged in without financial success, the world will see you as a hooligan.
I have four sons, who are not interested in taking after my profession. My first son is based in USA, the second one is in Abuja, and the others are in Malaysia and South Africa; all into business. I take it that they are not destined to be musicians.I earlier said that the way you make your bed, so you will lie on it. I have laid the bed for Ekpili music well, and some young men are currently making waves with it.
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