- Vector has disclosed that his mother is related to Orlando Owoh.
- The singer made the disclosure in a recent Q&A session on the microblogging platform, X, when asked to share a family history.
- Orlando Owoh was an ace highlife musician who knew his onions.
Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun David, professionally known as Vector Tha Viper, has revealed that his mother is related to veteran musician Stephen Oladipupo Olaore Owomoyela, better known as Orlando Owoh.
He disclosed this while responding to a viral tweet asking people to share great information about their family history or ancestors.
“Tell us something great about your family history or ancestors,” an X user, @Yorubaness, solicited.
Hoping on the trend like other tweeps, Vector shared, “My mum and Orlando Owoh are related.”
His revelation excited many, with some fans urging him to sample some of the musical works of the late music legend. See what some of them had to say below:
Johnoris3 wrote: Then your deep mum is from ondo state.. Either Owo or Ifon… That’s where Orlando’s from.
Theojerinde wrote: The music is in the blood…
Bappyroyce wrote: You suppose do give us one kind ibile vibes you get it 🐍
_hikay_ wrote: Baba keneri??? Fr fr ?
Samsonogundipe_ wrote: Your mom has Edo/Benin genes as stipulated by you. Orlando Owomoyela’s father is from Ifon while his mom is from Owo … I’m trying to connect the dots, LOL
Orlando Owoh was a Nigerian highlife musician who began his musical career as a drummer with the Kola Ogunmola Theatre Group in 1958. In 1960, he founded his own band, Dr. Orlando Owoh and His Omimah Band. Over a musical career spanning forty years, he became one of the leading proponents of highlife music.
Owoh later established two other bands, Young Kenneries and the African Kenneries International. He released over 45 albums throughout his career. Orlando Owoh passed away on November 4, 2008, and was laid to rest at his residence in Agege, Lagos.
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