Born in the small town of Ezinifite in Anambra State, De Coque started playing music at a young age. He was taught to play the guitar by a Congolese musician living in Nigeria—a Congolese guitarist named Piccolo—which heavily influenced his unique style that blended traditional Igbo rhythms with modern West African highlife and Congolese soukous guitar melodies.
"Biri Ka Mbiri" is one of Chief Oliver De Coque's most popular songs. The song's title translates to "My Mother's Advice" in Igbo language. The song is a nostalgic reflection on the advice of De Coque's mother, which has stuck with him throughout his life. The song features De Coque's signature blend of traditional Igbo rhythms with modern instrumentation, making it a timeless classic. DOWNLOAD MP3 Chief Oliver De Coque - Biri Ka Mbiri