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The Oriental Brothers International Band was a renowned Igbo highlife boy band from Nigeria, based in Owerri, and active for several decades. They were celebrated for their powerful lyrics, often featuring proverbs and dedications to notable individuals in Nigeria, as well as their exceptional instrumental work, particularly the lead guitar and the conga performances during song breaks. The original lineup included Godwin "Kabaka" Opara on rhythm guitar, Ferdinand "Dan-Satch" Chukwuemeka Opara on lead guitar and bass, Christogonus "Dr. Sir Warrior" Ezewuiro Obinna on vocals, Livinus "Akwịla" Alaribe on congas and maracas, Fred "Ichita" Ahumaraeze on drums, along with Aloysius Anyanwu and Charles Boumda. Nathaniel "Mangala" Ejiogu passed away shortly before the band gained popularity in the early seventies. The band began as Oriental Brothers International under the leadership of Godwin Kabaka Opara until 1977 when he departed to form a new band. Following his departure, F. Dan-Satch Opara took over leadership until 1980, when he and Sir Warrior left, resulting in the formation of two distinct bands: Oriental Brothers International Band, led by F. Dan-Satch Opara, and Sir Warrior & his Oriental Brothers International Band. In 1978, Ichita and Akwịla also left to establish their own band

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