Igbo highlife

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Igbo highlife is a contemporary musical genre which combines

Igbo traditional music. It first started off in the southeast region of Nigeria, during the 1920s. The genre is primarily guitar-based music, with a rare characteristic blend of horns and vocal rhythms.[1][2] Igbo highlife lyrics are sung mostly in Igbo with occasional infusion of Pidgin English.[3] One of the most influential composers and performers of the music is Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe whose career spanned over 40 years. Osadebe's discography comprises numerous popular songs including the 1984 hit "Osondi Owendi" which launched him on the world stage as a pioneer of the Igbo highlife genre.[4]

Singer guitarist

Oriental Brothers,[7] Isaac Rogana Ottah, Ikem Mazeli.[1]

Igbo highlife in the 21st Century

Flavour N'abania performing

From 2004 onwards, singers like

R&B, techno, reggae, dancehall, and calypso.[11] Uplifted attained commercial success worldwide. In Africa, N'abania remained in high demand at concerts and on other social events.[12]

With the genre's rise in mainstream appeal, many emerging MCs particularly from around the

record production further gained him additional fan following and respect.[9][16]

In March 2014, Phyno's introductory album No Guts No Glory was released. Featuring two high-profile appearances by N'abania contributing vocals to tracks "Multiply" and "Authe (Authentic)". The album has received generally positive reviews since its release. It earned Phyno a City People Entertainment Award nomination for Best Rap Album.[17]

See also

References

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