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Sound classification: Igba is a membranophone, which means they produce sound from a vibrating stretched membrane. Igba (Cylinder-drum) is a piece of hollow wood covered at one end with animal hide held down tight with metal fasteners. An Igba can be as small as 7 inches or as tall as 3 feet. For the…
Paulson Kalu also known by the stage name Afrikhanah or Paulson Kalu Afrikhanah, is one of the most respected figures in Nigerian highlife music, particularly within the Igbo subgenre of this popular West African form. Celebrated for his philosophical lyrics, cultural depth, and decades-spanning musical career, Kalu helped shape the sound of highlife in…
Among the legendary figures who shaped modern Nigerian music, Sonny Okosun stands out as one of the most influential. Widely recognized for his powerful voice, socially conscious lyrics, and unique fusion of reggae, highlife, Afro-pop, and indigenous rhythms, Okosun carved a niche for himself as a musical activist. Known popularly as “Ozziddi”, a term he…
Cloud 7 is a music group from Imo state, eastern Nigeria that was led by Cliford David-Nwaire, includes talented musicians such as Ben Jagga, Johnb “ull Iwuamadi, Pat Akpor, Sam Bass, Sunny Dewol, Tom Brown. Their sound merged a blend of highlife and irresistible funk . With their breakout hit “ Beautiful Woman”. They went…
Bongos Ikwue is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated musicians, often called a soul, folk, and blues maestro. His voice, songwriting, and authenticity have earned him a timeless place in African music. With a career spanning decades, he remains relevant, respected, and deeply loved. Early Life Bongos Ikwue is a Nigerian singer and song writer born…
Celestine Ukwu is one of those musicians you can’t listen to without feeling something deep in your chest. His sound wasn’t just music, it was philosophy, emotion, and cultural storytelling wrapped into smooth, deliberate highlife melodies. Even decades after his passing, his voice still carries a calm wisdom that makes you pause and think. Early…
General Franco Lee Ezute is one of those musicians whose music seems to live inside people’s memories. For anyone familiar with Delta State, especially the Ndokwa area, his voice carries nostalgia, culture, and a kind of melodic warmth you don’t easily forget. Often called the “Harmony King of Ndokwa,” Ezute helped bring the Ndokwa sound…
When you talk about powerful, energetic, and deeply cultural Igbo highlife, you simply can’t skip the Ikenga Super Stars of Africa. This legendary group brought a unique blend of rhythm, guitar sweetness, and storytelling that made them stand out from the crowd. Their sound had that unmistakable Igbo spirit, strong, proud, and full of…
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