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Isaac Rogana Ottah

HighlifeNigeria

A pioneering figure in Nigerian Highlife music, Isaac Rogana Ottah brought sophisticated orchestral arrangements and emotionally resonant vocals to the genre during its golden era, establishing himself as one of the most influential bandleaders of the 1950s and 1960s. His innovative approach to blending traditional Igbo musical elements with Western instruments helped define the sound of West African popular music and inspired generations of musicians across the continent. Through his prolific recordings and captivating live performances, Ottah secured Highlife's place as a cornerstone of modern African musical identity.

Discography

Albums

Olife Udene

1970

1[A] ?

2[B] ?

Ogo Amaka

1970

1[A] Ogo Amaka

2[B] Ndidi / Asua Ghalim

Ukwani Special

Imade Records1977

1[Lagos] IR 1003 CD)

2[A] Ukwani Special / Akpolu Nwa Ezenmor

3[B] Weli Nwa Jeye Yeonye Agha / Odunobi

Ejeluno Vol. 2

Imade Records1978

1[A] Ejeluno / Egunaso Obodo Enyi

2[B] Onwu-Jacob / Umu-Odani

Money Hard to Get

1980

1[A] Money Hard to Get

2[B] Uwam Ishie Bu Eme / Ife Uwa Madini Uwa

Ndidi Amaka

1980

1[A] Anam-Obodo Enyi

2[B] Ndidi Amaka

Uzo Ndu

Rogana Records1980

1[A] Uzo Ndu

2[B] Ndokwa People's Club

Fire De Burn

1980

1[A] Love Your Neighbor / Onweh Azu Ka Igo

2[B] Ndu Ka Aku / Fire De Burn

Onye Iwe Ugba

1980

1[A] Onye Iwe Ugba

2[B] Njom Nene, Osa Nanu Njo

Anyi Bu Ofu

1980

1ODBL 005)

2[A] Eyele Eze Egwu / Ije Enu / Ojegenjege

3[B] Okom-Onu Uwa / Anyi Bu Ofu / Kaweli Ofu Obi

Ekwa Alili Ana

1980

1[Lagos] ODBL 009 CD)

2[A] Ekwa Alili Ana

3[B] Ugbo Ojo / Nwa Aga Esah

Ego Ni Nwa

1980

1[Lagos] OD 025 VCD)

2[A] Ego Ni Nwa

3[B] Ife Oma Zu Osa

Oshio Super One "Azubuike"

1981

1Odec [Lagos]ODEC 009)

2[A] Azubuike

3[B] Enu Enweosu Special / Comaj Special

Flash Special

1981

1[A] Flash Special / Onwu Ali Chukuma

2[B] Dike Dini Obodo

Oshio Super Two "Onyeloni"

Odec1981

1[A] Onyeluni Isu Ogaga

2[B] Ojebodo Eje Nmo / Onyeloni

Oshio Super Three "Abiani Uwa Abia"

1981

1[A] Abiani Uwa Abia

2[B] Ndu Eze Social Club

Never Let Me Down

1981

1[A] Never Let Me Down / Trouble No Good

2[B] Enuenwe Osu Special / Onwu Bieni Bebibi Uwa

Asua Ghalim

1981

1[A] Asua Ghalim / Onu Uwa

2[B] Onwu Nnamdi / Amali Obie

Oshio Super Four "Okwuedili"

1982

1Odec [Lagos ODB 009CD)

2[A] Okwuedili / Cholu Ezioi

3[B] Onwu Jacob / Umu Odani

Ajo Oyi

1982

1[A] Ajo Oyi

2[B] Ise Ise Ise / Obodo Anyi

Ifeloni Special

1982

1[A] Ifeloni

2[B] Egu Amala / Ishi Kwenugu

Uyambe

Sann Records1984

1[A] Egunefulu / Obode

2[B] Uyabeme / Wegwai Yani

Jesu Chelim

Odec1984

1[A] Jesu Chelim / Madu Baghali Nwanne

2[B] Ebele Uwa / Udegani

Who Know What Tomorrow Brings

Supremedisk1986

1[A] Let Them Say / Amala Nwayi Neze

2[B] Who Know Tomorrow / Ela Dim Nobi

Udie Chuku

1990

1[1] Udie Chuku

2[2] Udozi Obodo I of Abbi / Maria

Back to Base in Inalu

God First Records1990

1Inulu Alugu / Afro Baby / Akpor Onye Aga / Weli Nwa Je Ony Aga

Uwa Oma

Supremedisk1990

1Ije Enu / Uwa Oma

Nne Bu Nne

Supremedisk1990

1Nne Bu Nne / Onye Nweni Ife / Gwam Okwu / Chukwu Ka

Ofuobi

Supremedisk1990

1Ofuobi / Emu-Enu

The Best of Rogana Ottah

1990

1Onye Iwe Ugba / Njom Nede / Osa Nanu Njo / Ego Ni Nwa / Ekwa Alili Ana

Best of Rogana Ottah

Labaco Record Stores1990

1Onyewo [Triumph] / Eyele Eze Egwu / Ije Enu / Ojegenu Jege