By Elias Inaede

Let the trumpet blow, the drum beat,the String play, the Vulvuzella buzz and sing a melodious strong in celebration of a dutiful, resourceful, pragmatic, fearless and a Musical Icon of repute,Uncle One Blow as he marks his birthday today the 19th of March, 2023.

UNCLE ONE BLOW popularly known as (Akabanorde) was born to the renowned Omiawa family of Ivhioche of Ogbona town, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.

He is a perfect gentleman and a Musical Entrepreneur to the core whose skills have added colour and value to the musical Industry in Afemai Land and the State at large.
He began his Music at a very tender age and was nicknamed One Blow by the early Church of God Mennonite Missionaries residing in Ogbona as a result of his love for Music.

He is naturally talented in Music and was mentored under the tutelage of Late Sir Jericho Oshiorenua who handed over his Certificate of Music to him at the defunct popular Hill Top Hotel, Auchi on 2nd September, 2000.

Uncle One Blow Omiawa is a source of inspiration to upcoming musical Stars. His music has made positive impacts in the Society and his keen interest is on the prosperous future of our upcoming musicians.
He uses music to send message across the world that kindness is the greatest achievement in life.

No wonder he took a bold step to contest as the Deputy Governor of Edo State Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and won overwhelmingly to ensure that Afemai Musicians have a voice at the State Level in the decision making of the Body.
Uncle One Blow Omiawa (Akabarnorde) is a young talented Musician that has waxed 22 Albums to his credit. He waxed his first Album in the year 2000 and became the band Leader.

He is an experienced and organized Union Leader with a lot of Fans across Afemai extraction.

Some of his hit tracks records that have brought him to limelight include "Beware of Men and a Nation of Retirees". He advised upcoming Musicians to be focused, be straightforward, respectful and work very hard to achieve their desired dreams.
He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Uncle One Blow Royal Garden Hotel and band Leader, Akabarnorde Musical Band Ventures, Jattu, Uzairue.

He was a former Chairman of Etsako PMAN, a Former Edo State Ex-Officio Member of PMAN. He was also the Edo State immediate Deputy Governor of PMAN. He is presently the President of Afemai Union Europe Home Branch. a Social -Cultural Organization established by Afemai Sons and Daughters in Europe to promote the unity and cultural diversity of Afemai.

He is happily married and blessed with Children.