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The Oriental Brothers International Band was a prominent Igbo highlife boy band from Nigeria, based in Owerri, known for their powerful lyrics and skilled instrumental work. 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, Aloysius Anyanwu, Charles Boumda, and Nathaniel "Mangala" Ejiogu, who passed away shortly before the band gained popularity in the early seventies. The band was initially led by Godwin Kabaka Opara until 1977, when he left to form a new group. Following his departure, F. Dan-Satch Opara took over leadership, but in 1980, both he and Sir Warrior left, leading to the formation of two distinct bands: the 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, while Aloysius Anyanwu pursued a separate project.

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