It was a moment of grief at Umugama village, Ukwulu, and environsĀ 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 fromĀ all over the world focused on moral, philosophical and otherĀ numerousĀ issues that faced the society andĀ was popularly known as ‘Eze Egwu Ekpili’.

Speaking after his interment, his eldest son, Mr. Nnamdi Maduka, said his father’s death wasĀ painfulĀ as he was a peaceful man who leftĀ enduringĀ legacyĀ 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, observedĀ that Morocco wasĀ 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 originalĀ in developingĀ 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 StudioĀ explainedĀ Ā that apart fromĀ music, he had a wonderful personal relationship with late Emeka Morocco and family, while they both honestlyĀ followed their music businessĀ agreement,Ā Ā noting that late Morocco brought a new dawn toĀ Egwu Ekpili.

The burial ceremony was attended by the former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, Members of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria PMANĀ from different chapters and host of other dignitaries who gathered to pay their their last respect to the music legend.
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