THE RETURN OF EDWIN EKA......

By Perekeme Odon 

Edwin Eka  Photo Credit: Perewinkle

Lagos born musician-cum actor Edwin Eka is a multi-talented afro-pop /dancehall/ reggae artiste still buffing tougher in the Nigerian entertainment business. This is one artiste that has been on the threshold of most events and gigs happening in the entertainment city of Surulere, Lagos.

Edwin, as he is popularly known started lubricating his musical inventiveness in the late 80s by learning the tricks of the game from the masters. This impelled him to successful multiple recording sessions with countless big time musicians in Nigeria.

In his quest for professionalism, the fair-complexion Awa Atai, Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state artiste took a massive headway to further train as a sound engineer at the famous and popular Kingsley Ogoro’s ‘Klink Studio’ situated at Tafawa Balewa Crescent, in Surulere, Lagos state.

The dreadlock Federal Government College, Maiduguri Alumni trained sound engineer has worked with countless musicians and producers like Kingsley Ogoro, Ayo Bankole Jr, Alex O, Mike Okiri, Albert Kalu, OJB Jezreel, Sammie Okposo, Sammie Needle, Glory Meruwa, CY Ogoro, Sunday Are, and many more as studio sound engineer; and   co-producer at Klink Studio, Living Praise, G. A Production, Alfa Mega, Sound on Sound and Ecube Music all in Lagos, Nigeria.

Edwin Eka: Photo Credit: Perewinkle

Edwin, who is also an actor and model has his name on over thirty (30) Nollywood movies and sound tracks like “Danger, All for Love, Unforgettable, Two    Bad Boys” etc. He was also featured in a number of television commercials like ‘Yes Cigarette, Census Yoruba; Blacky and Oconma's musical video respectively.

Edwin has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years with lots of singles like  "Love Fever, African Pretty, Sister Juliet, All Have Got is Love, Youth Cry” to his credit; according to him, “right now I am putting finishing touches to the completion of the recording of my highly anticipated new album; and also planning shooting few musical videos for promotion and export. My dream is to make a name for myself internationally”.

Edwin with Tony Umez  Photo Credit: Perewinkle

So soonest, do not be surprised to see Edwin Eka on your screen or at your nearest joint performing live and direct to the amazement of a massive and enlightened audience around your neighbourhood.