Umu Obiligbo

Umu Obiligbo
BornNkpor, Anambra State
OriginNteje, Anambra State, Nigeria
GenresHighlife
Occupation(s)Recording artist, Performer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014 - present
LabelsIndie Recordings
God's Hand Music
Rabbitfoot Entertainment
MembersOkpuozor Obiligbo
Akunwafor Obiligbo

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.[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

Albums/EPs

  • Ife Di Mma (2014)
  • Udo Ga Di (2014)
  • Awele (2018)
  • Signature (Ife Chukwu Kwulu) (2020)

Awards

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2020 African Muzik Magazine Awards Best African Group award Umu Obiligbo Won [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Alake, Motolani (2020-11-22). "Umu Obiligbo - Signature [Ife Chukwu Kwulu] [Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  2. ^ a b "Umu Obiligbo recognised at AFRIMMA 2020, See complete list of winners". Sidomex Entertainment. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  3. ^ Igwenagu, Emmanuel (2020-01-17). "Biography & Net Worth Of Umu-Obiligbo". Nigerian Informer. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  4. ^ Umu Obiligbo, Udo Ga Adi, retrieved 2021-09-18
  5. ^ Debola, Abimbolu (2018-12-13). "See Flavour in "Awele", featuring high-life duo, Umu Obiligbo". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Jennifer, Okundia (11 April 2019). "Umu Obiligbo features Phyno & Flavour in Culture - P.M. News". Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  9. ^ "[Album] Basketmouth – "Yabasi" ft. Duncan Mighty, Ice Prince, Oxlade, & Many More". tooXclusive. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  10. ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-12-04). "ALBUM REVIEW: Larry Gaaga - Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story [Soundtrack]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-20.