He was born on April 7, 1945, Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, which is also his ancestral hometown.
However, his father was initially opposed to his musical pursuits, fearing it would lead to a life of delinquency.
He was still actively making music until his passing, with plans to release a new album and even performing at a historic event to mark his 60 years on stage in 2020.
[2][3][4] Morocco was married to his wife, Bridget Ifeonugekwu maduka, and together have a family of eight children, consisting of four sons and four daughters.
[5][6] His burial ceremony was attended by the former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, Members of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria PMAN from different chapters and host of other dignitaries who gathered to pay their last respect to the music artist.