Umu Obiligbo
Nigerian Highlife duo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
| Labels | Indie Recordings God's Hand Music Rabbitfoot Entertainment |
| Members | Okpuozor Obiligbo Akunwafor Obiligbo |
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
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