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]
Umu Obiligbo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nkpor, Anambra State |
| Origin | Nteje, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Recording artist, Performer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
| Labels | Indie Recordings God's Hand Music Rabbitfoot Entertainment |
| Members | Okpuozor Obiligbo Akunwafor Obiligbo |
Early life edit
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 edit
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.[4] They released another EP titled “Awele” in December 2018 which featured Flavour in the hit track ‘Awele’ with videos shot afterwards.[5][6] On April 9, 2019, the duo released a hit track titled ‘Culture’ featuring Flavour and Phyno.[7][8] On 16 November 2020 they released the album “Signature (Ife Chukwu Kwulu).”[1] They were featured on a track in Basketmouth's Yabasi soundtrack album[9] and also featured on two tracks for Rattlesnake soundtrack with Larry Gaaga.[10]
Discography edit
Albums/EPs
- Ife Di Mma (2014)
- Udo Ga Di (2014)
- Awele (2018)
- Signature (Ife Chukwu Kwulu) (2020)
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best African Group award | Umu Obiligbo | Won | [2] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Alake, Motolani (2020-11-22). "Umu Obiligbo - Signature [Ife Chukwu Kwulu] [Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ a b "Umu Obiligbo recognised at AFRIMMA 2020, See complete list of winners". Sidomex Entertainment. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Igwenagu, Emmanuel (2020-01-17). "Biography & Net Worth Of Umu-Obiligbo". Nigerian Informer. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Umu Obiligbo, Udo Ga Adi, retrieved 2021-09-18
- ^ Debola, Abimbolu (2018-12-13). "See Flavour in "Awele", featuring high-life duo, Umu Obiligbo". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ DAMILOLA, DIMEJI-AJAYI (2018-12-12). "Watch "Awele" By Flavour Featuring Umu Obiligbo". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ 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". m.guardian.ng. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Jennifer, Okundia (11 April 2019). "Umu Obiligbo features Phyno & Flavour in Culture - P.M. News". Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "[Album] Basketmouth – "Yabasi" ft. Duncan Mighty, Ice Prince, Oxlade, & Many More". tooXclusive. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-12-04). "ALBUM REVIEW: Larry Gaaga - Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story [Soundtrack]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-20.