Tag: Obeleze

“Akulu Ulo (Nonso Ogidi Special),” a moving Igbo highlife song by Obeleze, is dedicated to Nonso Ogidi, better known as Onu Mmanwu Anam. The profound concept conveyed by the title “Akulu Ulo” emphasizes the value of allocating wealth to communal development and reproduction. “Akulu Ulo” in Igbo culture refers to returning wealth, particularly from abroad,…

Obeleze‘s most recent album, “Igbo Bu Igbo,” offers a riveting glimpse into Igbo highlife. The song, which combines modern and traditional Igbo sounds, demonstrates the wide range of styles that this up-and-coming Igbo singer and songwriter can produce. “Igbo Bu Igbo” creates a harmonious mix that appeals to a younger audience by honoring the historical…