Umu Obiligbo Explained

Umu Obiligbo
Genre:Highlife
Years Active:2014 - present
Current Members:Okpuozor Obiligbo
Akunwafor Obiligbo
Label:Indie Recordings
God's Hand Music
Rabbitfoot Entertainment
Origin:Nteje, Anambra State, Nigeria
Birth Place:Nkpor, Anambra State
Occupation:Recording artist, Performer
Instrument:Vocals

Umu Obiligbo are Nigeria duo singer and Highlife musicians named Chukwuebuka Akunwafor Obiligbo and Ifeanyichukwu Okpuozor Obiligbo . They are known for their highlife songs, performances and their Igbo approach to music.[1] They won “Best African Group award” at the “African Muzik Magazine Awards” (AFRIMMA) 2020.[2]

Early life

Umu Obiligbo are natives of Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. They were born and brought up in Nkpor, a town close to Onitsha where they attended their primary and secondary school.[3]

Career

Umu Obiligbo released their first album “Ife Di Mma” on 11 February 2014, and released another EP “Udo Ga Di” on 30 December of same year.They released another EP titled “Awele” in December 2018 which featured Flavour in the hit track ‘Awele’ with videos shot afterwards.[4] [5] On April 9, 2019, the duo released a hit track titled ‘Culture’ featuring Flavour and Phyno.[6] [7] On 16 November 2020 they released the album “Signature (Ife Chukwu Kwulu).” They were featured on a track in Basketmouth's Yabasi soundtrack album[8] and also featured on two tracks for Rattlesnake soundtrack with Larry Gaaga.[9]

Discography

Albums/EPs

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alake. Motolani. 2020-11-22. Umu Obiligbo - Signature [Ife Chukwu Kwulu] [Album Review]]. 2021-09-18. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  2. Web site: 2020-11-24. Umu Obiligbo recognised at AFRIMMA 2020, See complete list of winners. 2021-09-18. Sidomex Entertainment. en-US.
  3. Web site: Igwenagu. Emmanuel. 2020-01-17. Biography & Net Worth Of Umu-Obiligbo. 2021-09-18. Nigerian Informer. en-US.
  4. Web site: Debola. Abimbolu. 2018-12-13. See Flavour in "Awele", featuring high-life duo, Umu Obiligbo. 2021-09-18. The NATIVE. en-US.
  5. Web site: DAMILOLA. DIMEJI-AJAYI. 2018-12-12. Watch "Awele" By Flavour Featuring Umu Obiligbo. 2021-09-18. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  6. Web site: Njideka. Agbo. 13 April 2019. Umu Obiligbo Features Phyno And Flavour In "Culture" The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-18. m.guardian.ng. en-US.
  7. Web site: Jennifer. Okundia. 11 April 2019. Umu Obiligbo features Phyno & Flavour in Culture - P.M. News. 2021-09-18. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2020-11-30. [Album] Basketmouth – "Yabasi" ft. Duncan Mighty, Ice Prince, Oxlade, & Many More]. 2021-12-01. tooXclusive. en-US.
  9. Web site: Alake. Motolani. 2020-12-04. ALBUM REVIEW: Larry Gaaga - Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story [Soundtrack]]. 2021-09-20. Pulse Nigeria.

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