Umu 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]

Umu Obiligbo
BornNkpor, Anambra State
OriginNteje, Anambra State, Nigeria
GenresHighlife
Occupation(s)Recording artist, Performer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014 - Present
LabelsIndie Recordings

God's Hand Music

Rabbitfoot Entertainment
MembersOkpuozor 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
  1. Alake, Motolani (2020-11-22). "Umu Obiligbo - Signature [Ife Chukwu Kwulu] [Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  2. "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.
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