Music maestro, Morocco Maduka laid to rest in Ukwulu

IT WAS a moment of grief at Umugama village, Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State as friends and well wishers gathered for the burial ceremony of late Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka, popularly known as ‘Eze Egwu Ekpili’.

  Chief Morocco, who died at the age of 66, made his mark in music with the traditional Egwu Ekpili music, as he was credited with the modernisation of the traditional folklore music with modern musical instruments and sound.

 His songs focused on moralistic, philosophical and numerous issues that faced the society.

  The burial ceremony was attended by the traditional ruler of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa, former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, members of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria from different chapters and a host of other dignitaries.

  Chief Morocco is survived by wife, Mrs. Bridget Ifeonugekwu Maduka and seven children.