Theresa Onuorah
Theresa Onuorah | |
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| Also known as | Queen Theresa Onuorah |
| Born | January 9, 1942 |
| Origin | Unubi, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Egedege, igbo cultural Music. |
| Occupations | Musician and Dancer |
Theresa Onuorah is a Nigerian musician popularly known for her influence to Egedege Dance, the Igbo cultural music.[1][2]
She was born on 9 January 1942 in Unubi, Anambra state, Nigeria. She is a native of Unubi, Anambra State.[3] She is a highlife musician and dancer, popularly known for being the founder of the famous dance troop Egedege Dance troupe.[4]
In October 2021, she was featured in a song Egedege by Larry Gaaga alongside Flavour N' abania and Phyno .[5]
Early life
Theresa was born on 1942 in Unubi, a town in Nnewi south local government area of Anambra State.[6] Her father was a famous 'Egwu Ekpili' musician and played a significant role in nurturing her passion for music, laying the foundation for her future endeavors. Theresa's passion for music ignited at a young age. As a teenager, she embarked on a performance career, traveling from town to town singing and dancing at local events. By the time she was 20, she already established her platform.[7] [5]
However, her early focus on music left limited time for formal education.[8]
Career
Theresa started singing and dancing at very tender age, however only released her first album at the age of 34. Some of her hit albums are Oba egwu, Onwanwa mu na chimo and Ogene Ekwubego mu na onye ga-agba egbu. In 1985, she formed the Egedege Dance troupe, whose name signifies 'prosperity and courage'. Under her guidance, Egedege Dance became a celebrated brand, synonymous to the Igbo traditional dance.[4]
Her unique sound combines traditional instruments (udu, ekwe), distinctive drumming, call-and-response vocals and captivating storytelling.[9]
She is a frequently invited to perform at weddings, festivals and funerals.[10] She transformed Egedege from a regional tradition into a nationally celebrated art form.[11]
Discography
Albums
- Onye Akpala Aku Nnadi Ga Eli (2019)
- Egedege (2021)
Singles
- Egedege (2021)
- Egwú ndị Eze (2017)
- Ugochi Nyerem (2017)
- Ojemba Enwilo (2017)
- Onwunwa Munachi (2017)
- Ekene Dili Anambra Na Imo Medley
- Nye Bere (2019)
- Onye Ejila Ihe Uwa Gwa Medley
- Ijerem Irue Medley
- Egedege (featured Larry Gaaga, Flavour, Phyno, Pete Edochie, 2021)[12][13]
- Obodo (featured Larry Gaaga, Flavour and Phyno, 2024)[14][15]
See also
References
- ↑ "Queen Theresa Onuorah". Igbo People Biography. IgboPeople.org. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ Obi, J; Clearwater. United Kingdom: Austin Macauley Publishers. ISBN 9781398482746
- ↑ "Queen Theresa Onuorah". Igbo People Biography. IgboPeople.org. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- 1 2 Wangethi, Isaac (2022-04-15). "Queen Theresa Onuorah's biography: age, children, net worth". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- 1 2 keetu (2022-11-05). "Theresa Onuorah: Biography, Age, Family, House, Music And Net Worth 2024". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ Ifeanyi Ndukwe (June 3, 2022). "Egedege: The Journey Of Ijele". The Nigerian Voice Entertainment.
- ↑ "Queen Theresa Onuorah". Igbo People Biography. IgboPeople.org. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ keetu (2022-11-05). "Theresa Onuorah: Biography, Age, Family, House, Music And Net Worth 2024". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ "Theresa Onuorah: The Queen of Egedege and Her Enduring Legacy in Music". Oma's Garden. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ↑ "Queen Theresa Onuorah". Igbo People Biography. IgboPeople.org. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ keetu (2022-11-05). "Theresa Onuorah: Biography, Age, Family, House, Music And Net Worth 2024". Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ↑ Motolani Alake (October 22, 2021). "Larry Gaaga features Flavour Pete Edochie, Theresa Onuorah and Phyno on new video for, 'Egedege'". Pulse Nigeria.
- ↑ "New Music + Video: Larry Gaaga feat. Flavour, Phyno & Theresa Onuorah – Egedege". BellaNaija.com. October 22, 2021.
- ↑ Okhide, Peter (2024-11-01). "Larry Gaaga, Phyno, Flavour, Theresa Unuorah 'Obodo'". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2024-11-01). "Dance to the Rhythms of Culture in Larry Gaaga's "Obodo" feat Phyno, Flavour & Theresa Onuorah". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-11-03.