Between 1966 and 1969 and prior to the Funkees formation, Mosco was a musician with Celestine Ukwu's band. Thereafter, he founded The Funkees along with other musicians such as Chyke Madu. The band had success with two singles, Akula/Onye Mmanya and Akpakoro, following the success of the singles, the band move to England to widen their audience.
