Okafor Eluemunor Diyoyo, popularly called ‘Onyeoma Diyoyo’ by his music fans, one of Anioma’s experienced grassroots musicians played host to EMEKA ESOGBUE. In this interview, he speaks on his sources of inspiration, his humble beginning, why Anioma kind of music is gradually dying and how to revive it, personal efforts geared at correcting societal ills and many more. Excerpts. Esogbue: You are a noted Anioma cultural musician and your fans praise you for your genre. Can you share with our readers what makes your style of music unique? Okafor: (smiles) Thank you very much. Well, I play the typical Anioma music that Anioma people and beyond enjoy. They say it is danceable. I know, I send messages across with our Anioma kind of music. I send messages to both the old and young about the wellness of life. I think I have in a way fussed the old with the new to make our Anioma music acceptable by all. Secondly, I play my music with ease meaning you will always see...
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