For your lazy sunday afternoon we've got this 1975 album with the great Celestine Ukwu and his Philosophers' National. Gentle and lyrical Igbo highlife. It has this ultra relaxed feel like the sound of Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe and Ali Chukwumah. Chillin' .. Speciaal voor je luie zondagmiddag hebben we vandaag dit zeer relaxte album[...]

Goedemorgen groevers, de Nigeriaanse highlife van Celestine Ukwu is altijd welkom bij liefhebbers van deze stroming. Zijn muziek maakte reeds velen gelukkig en een hoop andere artiesten maakten een eerbetoon aan hem. Dus twijfel niet en sleep deze snel naar binnen. Howewel wat krakerig een plaat om erbij te hebben. Pak 'm en luister zelf..[...]

Hello, welcome back at the GG, today we're catching up with the music of Nigeria. We haven't seen any since the launch of the new page yet. On this particular album, Ikenga Super Stars of Africa bring a tribute to the late and great Celestine Ukwu. I think it sounds fresh and clean and it[...]

Good morning, after all that hustle about streaming or not streaming, let me tell you this. I asked Mr.Scott politely to give an honest answer to my question. I asked him; tell me which of the lp's posted here are in some way or another causing a conflict with copyrights ? I want to cooperate[...]

Celestine Ukwu started his career in the 60's under Mike Ejeagha. Early 70's he started with the Philosophers National. He was soft spoken and gentle and his music was more laid back than other Igbo Highlife. The band was truly philosophical as their songs dealt with social evils and the need for peace. Tragically Celestine[...]

Editions Namaco calls it native blues, a nice term, but we know this music as Igbo Highlife of course. Together with stars like Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, Celestine Ukwu, Mike Ejeagha and others, Ali Chukwumah was one of the most influential figures in the field. This is an early album with Ali, from 1976. Always[...]

Always a pleasure listening to story teller Mike Ejeagha. His Igbo highlife is very relaxed, in a style compared to that of Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, Ali Chukwumah or Celestine Ukwu, to name a few. The latter started his career under the guidance of Mike Ejeagha. We can't have enough of his fine records, listen[...]

Next in line is Sampler vol. 90. Check all the Samplers and enjoy listening. 01 - Chico da Silva - Esquadrão de samba 02 - Souzy Kasseya - Souviens toi et reviens 03 - Kadima et Les As de Brazzaville - Amour lointain 04 - Alejandro Durán - Ese negro si toca 05 - Migori[...]

This morning I started recording this album with Ikenga Super Stars of Africa, reaching track #2 it became clear, this is a christmas record. being May 18 this may be a little strange. On the other hand, track #3 is about football, this is relevant the whole year through. Bla bla bla, blab blab, whatever[...]

Life at oldage is quite enjoyable. His numerous fans call him gentleman. But his name is Mike Ejeagha. He is a folklore musician known for his story telling prowess, using music. Infact, it is a slang among the Igbos to say Akuko n’egwu Mike Ejeagha to a story teller. His musical career started 56 years[...]

Remember how it works ? If you like something from these samplers, use our search-bar on the left and find the post from which it was sampled .. enjoy ! 01 - Winam Jazz Band of Africa - Nerry adino (John Kaisa & Ong'injo ) 02 - Ali Chuks - Late celestine ukwu 03 -[...]

Another delightful album with Gentleman Mike Ejeagha. The man under who's guidance a great artist like Celestine Ukwu started his career. Mike's music is very relaxed, his Igbo lyrics concern stories about daily matters. He is told to have contributed over 300 recordings to the National Archives of Nigeria. Get it & spread it ..[...]

We kennen hem als Ali Chukwuma maar op deze plaat heet hij Ali Chuks. Betoverende highlife brengt ie, de magie druipt uit de speakers en brengt de luisteraar in zekere vervoering. reeds vier jaar voor Ikenga Super Stars of Africa komt ook Ali Chuks met een ode aan Celestine Ukwu. Deze is reeds uit 1976,[...]

Global Samplers are made to help you orientate and navigate through our older files. This one points back to the period before mid februari 2012. It contains strictly African tracks, hope you like.. tracks; 1 Ambassadeur International - Seydou bathily 2 Les Choc Stars - Ponini eza mpasi 3 Sir Victor Uwaifo & his Melody[...]