Legendary Morocco Maduka Laid To Rest At Ukwulu Dunukofia Council Area
It was a moment of grief at Umugama village, Ukwulu, and environs Dunukofia Local Government Area, as traditional music legend, Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka was laid to rest.
Chief Morocco, who died at the age of seventy six years, made his mark in music with the traditional Egwu Ekpili song, as he was credited with the modernization of the traditional folklore music with modern musical instrument and sound.
His music, which has become a household song for Ndi Igbo and people from all over the world focused on moral, philosophical and other numerous issues that faced the society and was popularly known as ‘Eze Egwu Ekpili’.
Speaking after his interment, his eldest son, Mr. Nnamdi Maduka, said his father’s death was painful as he was a peaceful man who left enduring legacy and thanked God for his achievements while his daughter, Mrs. Ukamaka Ekweali explained that her father was a loving and family man, who was always willing to help the needy.
The traditional ruler of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa, observed that Morocco was a great son of the community, who started his musical career humbly and attained its pinnacle through hardwork, urging the present day musicians to learn from him and be original in developing their musical careers .
Also speaking, the former Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Professor Fedelis Okafor noted that the late Morocco has contributed greatly to humanity, as he used his songs to impact on lives.
The producer of some of late Morocco’s hit songs, Chief Smauel Nwobu of Sammy Sparkle Music Studio explained that apart from music, he had a wonderful personal relationship with late Emeka Morocco and family, while they both honestly followed their music business agreement, noting that late Morocco brought a new dawn to Egwu Ekpili.
The burial ceremony was attended by the former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, Members of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria PMAN from different chapters and host of other dignitaries who gathered to pay their their last respect to the music legend.
