Theresa Onuorah is a celebrated Nigerian leader of Egedege Dance of Africa and a highlife musician, who has been in the music industry for decades.
Her Ogene melody makes her stand out from her colleagues in the industry. She has several upcoming projects.
The Nigerian highlife musician was born on 9 January 1942 in Unubi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Her father was a local egwe ekpili musician and traditionist, famous in the village.
The dancer started singing at a tender age. However, she released her first album in 1976 at the age of 34.
Some of her hit albums are:
Oba egwu,
Onwanwa mu na chimo,
Ogene Ekwubego mu na onye ga-agba egbu, Ebelebe egbuonu O. In 1985.
she formed Egedege Dance Troop. The name Egedege comes from local slang for richness and bravery, which explains why the dance is considered a cultural classic and only played in royal homes or wealthy homes
The dance crew travels in different parts of Eastern Nigeria and beyond, performing on big occasions like weddings, festivals and funerals of wealthy persons.
Theresa’s distinct Ogene melody, ancient melodious voice and stylish Egedege dance make her unique in the music scene.
In October 2021, she was featured in a song Egedege by Larry Gaaga alongside Flavour N’ abania and Phyno.
On January 9, 2024, this iconic woman marked her 82nd Birthday.
Happy 82nd birthday, Theresa Onuora
Happy birthday Egedege Nwanyi
Happy birthday Ijerem Irue
Happy birthday Omeife Jide Ofor
Happy birthday Igilige Ndu Uwa
Happy birthday Okwute Nmili
Happy birthday Ojemba
Even at 82, she still radiates Beauty.
