HISTORY: DR. SIR WARRIOR DIED

Born 1947, June 2, and died 1999, Christogonus Ezebuiro Obinna. He hailed from Mbaise in Imo state. Sir Warrior was one of the best Igbo highlife musicians ever. The Ultimate Dr. Sir Warrior, was the leader of the Oriental Brothers International Band which ruled the Nigerian highlife music scene for several decades. He modernized highlife music. His style remains an epitome of defined music with meaning, direction, and purpose. He played on various occasions in Nigeria as well as on the international stage in places like London and the United States of America.

At the age of 27 in 1974, Warrior registered an indelible trademark with his universally recognized genre. His 1975 album Nwa Ada Di Mma with eight tracks touched the heart and soul of the world. The release of that album immediately established him as a master of music. He believed that God created him to be a musician. So, he dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity through his music. His works garnered him several awards worldwide. His witty words often spiced with Igbo proverbs were appreciated by all so much that he came to be called the Ultimate Star of Music.

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The brilliance of this magnificent maestro keeps inspiring many who regard him as one of the greatest Igbo highlife musicians of the twentieth century. He departed in 1999 and is immortalized with the Imo State Heartland FM dedicated to playing his tracks. He is survived by wife Chiamaka Obinna and children. His sons Uche Obinna and Ajuzieogu Obinna and his brother Emperor Teddy Obinna who took after him.

Interestingly, "Uwa wu Paw-paw" crooner, Teddy Obinna was his younger brother.

Dr. Sir Warrior and Teddy Obinna are no more.

Warrior's 1978 Album "Nwanne Awu Enyi" went gold, selling more than 10 Million copies, etc.

Rest in peace legend. Gone But Not Forgotten