Omg, the girl in the video at 1:05 is a friend of mine. LOL, I can't believe her pic is in this video. Anyway, I wasn't raised in Nigeria but I grew up listening to this kind of music. Every Sunday morning, we'd play these songs. Good times!!
I cherish dis music very interesting, i use to listen to dis record when i was in my town Ondo. I always wept whenever hear dis record my prayer is that may our God almighty bless and cater for the heros families. Can u pls, post Biafra must win I can't remember the artist.Thank u codewit, also pls. post more of his records.
Post civil war in Nigeria, I got to stay with my uncle in Onitsha in 1974. I could still remember signs of penetrated bullets through holes into the walls of many buildings. This music rented the air by then. As a small boy of 10. it has no meaning to me but later I heard the story. Though a Yoruba boy from Osun state I felt for the people that lost their relatives. The so called Elders in Nigeria plsssssss wake up see what is going on in Egypt!
One of the greatest hits to come out of the Nigerian music scene of the 60s. The composition, rhythm and tempo bear testimony to the skill and talent of our highlife music maestroes. You almost want to weep at what the modern generation is playing.
I have come to appreciate that God stands by us whether in laughter or sorrow. He says "I will be with you even when you pass through the fires, they will not consume you and through the waters, they will not overwhelm you"
I have cried & I have also laughed. In all, all things have worked together for my good.
I miss my mother, grandmother, my village & my country. I miss my mother & grandmother because they are dead, but my village & country b/c it's no longer as it used to be.
When you hear this music, you remember the yearsr when we took up arms against our fellow brothers in nigeria, east of the Niger river. Then we see how far they have come, rebuilding from zero, and some of them coming back to touwns and cities they had lived in, only to find that their homes and belongings had been expropriated by non-ibos. As I listened to this music, and relive those painful memories in your sub conscious, it's hard to hold back one's tears. AmadiPO
i love your music my beloved brother, your music have make me to remember home, no place like igbo land in the world. you are one of the greatest artiste of all time.
olawoye1@yahoo.com. I like this music. I have been looking for it. It is very lovely.(it is one of the lovely music in the 60's, although I do'nt understand it, I understand is meant for the families that lost it members.
Celestine can never die like no musician can and will. The sounds reverberate forever in the universe coming back infinitely on and on and on..................
To all the families that lost members in the Abuja 01/10/'10 dastardly bombing: Please pull yourselves together. We have what it takes to do better but ineptitude and corruption.
MEND cannot BEND us any further. The dead cannot just die in vain. Support Nigeria to move Africa forward. See you at the rendezvous of victory!
Onye nwe anyi ga eduru anyi na njedebe atumatu ya. Otuto, mmamma, ekene, ofufe, mbulite enu nile site na Ndi-Igbo diri Chineke. Indeed, a great Biafran.
Codewit... God bless you for this track... Abeg you fit help me post Muna Gi Gebi/Adamma by Celestine Ukwu... I have been looking for that track in ages... Cheers
Goose pimple run all over my body listening to this song. why do men with godly gifts die untimely. He is not just just a legend but also a Messenger of goodwill.
I remember this track so well - a favourite on the 1500-1800 weekday show "WNBS on the move", in Ibadan featuring non-stop highlife music! Music was the one thing all Nigerians had in common.
Oh my God. This is too much for me. Brings back a lot memories - Good and bad. We should have been Biafrans now. The advanced nation in Africa that never was.
Nwanne..it was ment to be and it will be..,but only when the igbos apeace the spirit that made them Ndi igbo.and repent from the sin of love of money.and come back to love one another..Then will igbos see how the half sun will rise fully and shine greatly.Igbos worst enemy Britain knows it.thats why they never surported us even though we are the ones in numbers that accepted there missioned religion called christainity.but just know that ndi igbo will surely rise one day.still believe it nwanne
"...and while you trample on the bitter red soil of Africa let these words of anguish keep time with your restless step- oh I am lonely so lonely here." a word to those who are distroying Nigeria our joy of days gone bye.
We Igbos have NOTHING TO CELEBRATE FOR AT THIS TIME. We have nothing to DANCE FOR AT THIS TIME. Igbos wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up wake up. wake up. Look at Nigeria. All the bank directors Sanusi is sacking are Igbos and easterners. He tactfully liberated Yoruba banks and Hausa bank Wema and Unity banks and made sure he sack banks run by Igbos. THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY CELEBRATION NOW. The Igbo governors are NOTHING BUT FEDERAL AGENTS WITH NO INTEREST FOR IGBOS. Wake up Igbos wake up!
Yes, good music like good wine gets better with age, always fresh. The Igbo nation has wonderful talents. Can we start a cultural revival. Olumefule. Long live Celestine Ukwu(Ije Enu), Osita Osadebe(Osondi Owendi), Oriental brothers(Iheoma) and Peackocks International(Edikwansa) to name a few. You brought dignity and joy to us after the war. Add Rangers International and Masquerade alias Zebrudaya/Jegede/Grengory/Clarus/Ovuleria.
That is it. Let us honor our Great ones. Obiyom, Texas, USA.
Yea Dammy55. Those are the medicines of the post war Igboland. May Rangers Intl never die, Lord. The core of Okala, Christian Chukwu, Ufele, Atuegbu (RIP), Nwabeuze Nwankwo, Isiadinso, Ibeabuchi, Onyedika bros, etc made us proud Igbos as they demolished Mighty Jets, Bendel Ins, New Nig and later IICC, R/Rovers, Stationery Stores, Abiola Babes, etc in a roller-leader war that ensured agony of defeat for the rest of Nigeria, then in the 70/80s. UP Rangers!!!
This is the greatest of your postings! Oh I cry the beloved Biafra. Every Igboman who saw d war and those born after d war know the attrition suffered by our pple. Ije Enu helped many Igbos get back into life. Jim Rex Lawsons' "Jolly Papa" also evoked feelings in the N/Delta.
Codewit,you are wonderful! Thank you for this post..........It reminds me of my school days and also of home. I am far away in UK. Kindly also post other tracks like Elege,Mma anyi egbuna anyi,Ilo aburo chi,Igede part1,Igede part 2,Ilo oyi,Ife sina chi and Ejim nk`onye. Hopefully when you post these tracks,playing them will help me and other Nigerians here who love his music endure the bad English weather and not to be too homesick.
Good memories. Wonderful. My mother used to tell me in the 1960's to create and have good moments{ memories} because those will carry me through the old age. I am seeing that now.
one day here in Australia i walk past a cd shop, in a the throw away section ... randomly i see a cover ~ celestine with hand to his chin... i thought cool guy! what does it sound like? i buy it not knowing why... i listen... Celestine you changed my life... i feel i only become human after listening to you... despite the time the distance the language barrier you touched me profoundly... magic... pure wisdom... more love now and forever more!
It's really a wonderful song from Ukwu C. The song reminds me of the good old days. When men were still men, and women remained virgins prior to marriage.
I can still remember the look in my mom's eyes as she told me about the guy, Celestine. I cried just reading all what you guys posted here. Since then, I have 2 of his CD's and looking for me and spent some time 2 with Benson Idonije who told me about his life and death. He is the greatest muscian I've ever listened to, no wonder God took him so young!
Celestine Ukwu (Celestine Obiakor) began his musical career during the 1960s with Michael Ejeaghas Paradise .Following a hiatus caused by the Biafran war of independence from 1967-70, the Music Royals were resurrected as the Philosophers National, who distinguished themselves with a series of sparkling, subtle highlife releases during the 1970s. Sadly, Ukwu perished in an automobile accident in 1977, depriving Nigerian music of one of its shining stars
I didnt recall hearing this song as a tot or growing up. The first time I heard it was in the office 5 years ago. This guy brought it in and started playing it. I don't understand much Ibo and I'm a Rock crazy fan but after laughing I started listening to the song...I went to see my mom and asked her to translate...that was when i got hooked!
Celestine Ukwu (Celestine Obiakor) began his musical career during the 1960s with Michael Ejeaghas Paradise .Following a hiatus caused by the Biafran war of independence from 1967-70, the Music Royals were resurrected as the Philosophers National, who distinguished themselves with a series of sparkling, subtle highlife releases during the 1970s. Sadly, Ukwu perished in an automobile accident in 1977, depriving Nigerian music of one of its shining stars
I don't speak or understand a word in Igbo language, But as a lover of music, this touches soul. I am moved.Celestine, May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Great philosophical song.Great meaning alive for over three decades yet ever sweet.Celestine Ukwu is truly one of the greatest singers Africa produced.Meaningful songs.
Great music... Goodness, how many of the likes of Celestine Ukwu in their philosophical artistry has Nigeria lost to the cold hands of death! Rest in peace Celestine, and may your spirit spark the urgently needed depth in creative thinking in that country.
I have a copy of this CD and I just love the way my 4yr old son rocks this jam..Just love the simplicity of the arrangement..Miss you much ,RIP Celestine
My Mother made me like this song. She always plays it and dances to the beats anytime she hears it. She know Celestine from her childhood. The guy was a great highlife artist who words still make alot of sense. He was nt like what we have today like shina peters whose words lack depth. He was deep and you could also learn lession about life from his songs. It is comparable to Osadebe's "Osondi Owendi" but its much deeper in meaning. He lives forever....
wasn't born when this legend was alive, I was born in Lagos, a typpical traverller that came to love NIgeria just as it is, I stumbled upon Cele purely by accident, but wow ..... this guy is simply amazing ... I mean WOW!
I can't particularly relate to this song anytime at my teenage years. But I occasionally hear this song sang in parties and in the village when we went back home for Xmas, my granddad with his portable radio use listen to Igbo radio stations and they sang this song periodically. How long ago those days are from today. I miss old days. God, help me to be happy once again like the old days.
As a Yoruba, I don't understand the lurics, but this music have unique melody and rythem that imbeded in my head since my uncle played it the first time. great musical arrangement
Bros, Babaomoge music dont have language , we enjoy makossa, sukuos, latino, samba etc still we dont understand the lyrics but due to the rythym. as Igbo I enjoy Ebenezer Obey, Shina Peters, Fela, Orlando Owo, Fatai Rolling Dollars, etc Thanks for your remarks am Nwabueze Amaezike in Asia world China
This man was a philosopher. I cherish his message so much. My father used to play his songs those days but they made little meaning to me then. But after all I've gone through in life, I've come to appreciate the meaning of his songs. God bless you Codewit for posting!
Celestine was a great philosopher .Over thirty years his song is still as if it was sang yesterday.May his soul rest in peace.He is a sign of excellence and true son of Ibo land and most of all a true Biafran.I wish hw is still alive today.Younger musician should learn from him and stop singing al sorts of irrelevant things or sexual things.This is good for every body,African ,Nigeriand ,whites ,blacks etc.Excellent music.
This is a very touching soulful song. I think it was made just after the nigeria's agressive war against Umu Biafra and it was to console us. Biafra the land of the rising sun shall rise again and thid tile to live forever. Long Live Biafra.
Hmmm, Nolstagia or nolstagic feelings. I was a tot in the village, when an uncle came from Enugu, every morning he play this song while i,m on my mat on the floor. I wish those good old days will come back. I,m recolating my humble up bringing now. You know the stories, village life, the sacred institutions and honor accorded to women....Waoh, the world is fast in pace.
I agree with you Brother, I was brought up in the village . I use to tell my friends that life in those days was better than today. Sometimes i cry when i remember the past. when its raining we go out naked to play, if its raining in the morning we have to take banana leaf, or coco yam leaf to cover our school bags/box while we will be soaked before we get to school on bare foot. I love the creation. God bless us all
Bro Amaezike, You made my heart scale the years (or topple the years, for Gabriel Okara's "Piano and Drums"). We call the rain-running "OBO-OOBO MMILI" It's really wonderful to think of home in Africa where we lived life among "green leaves and wild flowers' pulsing".
Are u 4rm Umunya? There's a village with the name 'Amaezike' in Umunya, Oyi LGA of Anambra State. I greet you nwanne m, bless u wt love.
Hey Codewit, You again? Thanks for posting this... Please help us post mre Celestine Ukwu's tunes like Adamma, Ndu Ka'aku and others... Great work brother... Bless you
Classic..... may the soul of Celestine Ukwu continue to rest in peace, death took you away from us at such a young age. Your music and message will continue to be a source of hope and inspiration to many.. true philosopher indeed.
thanks to you, this song reminds me of the good old days. If I may request please could u upload more of Victor Nwachukwu's songs. Please also if possible the Volume 2 as well.
Chukwu gozie umu Biafra....
Roland4uall 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Celestine Ukwu
The don't make music this enlightening anymore! U Rock brother! Bless your soul.
TheZZStudios 1 month ago
Splendid!
TheZZStudios 1 month ago
We don't make music this good anymore, fact.
kwezbaba 4 months ago
Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
francis77ify 4 months ago
I can never listen to this song without crying. I'm so fucking far from home. This white man's land, It isn't all it's cracked up to be.
isa9ja 6 months ago
Omg, the girl in the video at 1:05 is a friend of mine. LOL, I can't believe her pic is in this video. Anyway, I wasn't raised in Nigeria but I grew up listening to this kind of music. Every Sunday morning, we'd play these songs. Good times!!
BellaGrl89 8 months ago
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BellaGrl89 8 months ago
Code nwanne m igbue m na Youtube. Udo diri gi maka egwua.
wayo273 9 months ago
I cherish dis music very interesting, i use to listen to dis record when i was in my town Ondo. I always wept whenever hear dis record my prayer is that may our God almighty bless and cater for the heros families. Can u pls, post Biafra must win I can't remember the artist.Thank u codewit, also pls. post more of his records.
jekoyemijohnson1 1 year ago
Post civil war in Nigeria, I got to stay with my uncle in Onitsha in 1974. I could still remember signs of penetrated bullets through holes into the walls of many buildings. This music rented the air by then. As a small boy of 10. it has no meaning to me but later I heard the story. Though a Yoruba boy from Osun state I felt for the people that lost their relatives. The so called Elders in Nigeria plsssssss wake up see what is going on in Egypt!
boluwatife03 1 year ago
One of the greatest hits to come out of the Nigerian music scene of the 60s. The composition, rhythm and tempo bear testimony to the skill and talent of our highlife music maestroes. You almost want to weep at what the modern generation is playing.
femovon 1 year ago
Ije enu.
I have come to appreciate that God stands by us whether in laughter or sorrow. He says "I will be with you even when you pass through the fires, they will not consume you and through the waters, they will not overwhelm you"
I have cried & I have also laughed. In all, all things have worked together for my good.
I miss my mother, grandmother, my village & my country. I miss my mother & grandmother because they are dead, but my village & country b/c it's no longer as it used to be.
chintualeo 1 year ago
When you hear this music, you remember the yearsr when we took up arms against our fellow brothers in nigeria, east of the Niger river. Then we see how far they have come, rebuilding from zero, and some of them coming back to touwns and cities they had lived in, only to find that their homes and belongings had been expropriated by non-ibos. As I listened to this music, and relive those painful memories in your sub conscious, it's hard to hold back one's tears. AmadiPO
apoo95 1 year ago
i love your music my beloved brother, your music have make me to remember home, no place like igbo land in the world. you are one of the greatest artiste of all time.
royalprince19 1 year ago
olawoye1@yahoo.com. I like this music. I have been looking for it. It is very lovely.(it is one of the lovely music in the 60's, although I do'nt understand it, I understand is meant for the families that lost it members.
gbemisolagbeni1 1 year ago
Celestine can never die like no musician can and will. The sounds reverberate forever in the universe coming back infinitely on and on and on..................
Ayanfe13 1 year ago
To all the families that lost members in the Abuja 01/10/'10 dastardly bombing: Please pull yourselves together. We have what it takes to do better but ineptitude and corruption.
MEND cannot BEND us any further. The dead cannot just die in vain. Support Nigeria to move Africa forward. See you at the rendezvous of victory!
igbos27 1 year ago
Onye nwe anyi ga eduru anyi na njedebe atumatu ya. Otuto, mmamma, ekene, ofufe, mbulite enu nile site na Ndi-Igbo diri Chineke. Indeed, a great Biafran.
Biafrans7 1 year ago
rotational
ebukachris 1 year ago
Codewit... God bless you for this track... Abeg you fit help me post Muna Gi Gebi/Adamma by Celestine Ukwu... I have been looking for that track in ages... Cheers
bellemskey 1 year ago
Goose pimple run all over my body listening to this song. why do men with godly gifts die untimely. He is not just just a legend but also a Messenger of goodwill.
Humez2009 1 year ago
i love this song so much
onodafe 1 year ago
I remember this track so well - a favourite on the 1500-1800 weekday show "WNBS on the move", in Ibadan featuring non-stop highlife music! Music was the one thing all Nigerians had in common.
owupickin 1 year ago
Hail Biafra, the land of our ancestors . My home, my pride. The country of Jesus Christ
tmac4reel 2 years ago 3
Its spiritual to me its like the voice my ancestors
get2nuel 2 years ago
Biafra, The MOST advanced nation in Africa that could've been.
nnaamen 2 years ago 3
Oh my God. This is too much for me. Brings back a lot memories - Good and bad. We should have been Biafrans now. The advanced nation in Africa that never was.
nnaamen 2 years ago 2
Nwanne..it was ment to be and it will be..,but only when the igbos apeace the spirit that made them Ndi igbo.and repent from the sin of love of money.and come back to love one another..Then will igbos see how the half sun will rise fully and shine greatly.Igbos worst enemy Britain knows it.thats why they never surported us even though we are the ones in numbers that accepted there missioned religion called christainity.but just know that ndi igbo will surely rise one day.still believe it nwanne
Ike1107 2 years ago
@Ike1107 You are 100% right nwanne.
sortdane 1 year ago
dry bone shall rise again
lexinburg 1 year ago
i love these song..it used to remind me of when i watched the video of nigeria biafra war in my early dayz.
smileyzltd 2 years ago
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TheNomercy12 2 years ago
cry,cry lost sorrows; ibos have been catapulted to the 4 corners of the earth
Nnfefe 2 years ago
"...and while you trample on the bitter red soil of Africa let these words of anguish keep time with your restless step- oh I am lonely so lonely here." a word to those who are distroying Nigeria our joy of days gone bye.
bobente1 2 years ago
The Igbo are proud of you. Your daughter Cynthia is a Lawyer now. May your soul rest in peace Brother
cyntiano 2 years ago
this song is taking me back 2 my childhood days in naija.thx,codewit.
obumene 2 years ago
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We Igbos have NOTHING TO CELEBRATE FOR AT THIS TIME. We have nothing to DANCE FOR AT THIS TIME. Igbos wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up wake up. wake up. Look at Nigeria. All the bank directors Sanusi is sacking are Igbos and easterners. He tactfully liberated Yoruba banks and Hausa bank Wema and Unity banks and made sure he sack banks run by Igbos. THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY CELEBRATION NOW. The Igbo governors are NOTHING BUT FEDERAL AGENTS WITH NO INTEREST FOR IGBOS. Wake up Igbos wake up!
thirdexodus2008 2 years ago
I think this is nnem oma's best track!
chigemezuful 2 years ago
Yes, good music like good wine gets better with age, always fresh. The Igbo nation has wonderful talents. Can we start a cultural revival. Olumefule. Long live Celestine Ukwu(Ije Enu), Osita Osadebe(Osondi Owendi), Oriental brothers(Iheoma) and Peackocks International(Edikwansa) to name a few. You brought dignity and joy to us after the war. Add Rangers International and Masquerade alias Zebrudaya/Jegede/Grengory/Clarus/Ovuleria.
That is it. Let us honor our Great ones. Obiyom, Texas, USA.
dammy55 2 years ago
Yea Dammy55. Those are the medicines of the post war Igboland. May Rangers Intl never die, Lord. The core of Okala, Christian Chukwu, Ufele, Atuegbu (RIP), Nwabeuze Nwankwo, Isiadinso, Ibeabuchi, Onyedika bros, etc made us proud Igbos as they demolished Mighty Jets, Bendel Ins, New Nig and later IICC, R/Rovers, Stationery Stores, Abiola Babes, etc in a roller-leader war that ensured agony of defeat for the rest of Nigeria, then in the 70/80s. UP Rangers!!!
igbos27 2 years ago 2
he good
tweenthyfourseventow 2 years ago
In those days my use to listen to this song great musik thanx for posting this great musik!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..
SuperMojoo 2 years ago
This is the greatest of your postings! Oh I cry the beloved Biafra. Every Igboman who saw d war and those born after d war know the attrition suffered by our pple. Ije Enu helped many Igbos get back into life. Jim Rex Lawsons' "Jolly Papa" also evoked feelings in the N/Delta.
igbos27 2 years ago
That must have been right.Most of us never saw the war.But we know that he that laughs last laughed longest.
thirdexodus2008 2 years ago
Nwanne thank you very much for this music
pimpers24 2 years ago
where can i get his cd in London?
csrNIGA 2 years ago
I have it on Cd you can contact me
osagiator 2 years ago
He die in 1976, in accident. Like he said in this music THE JOURNEY OF LIFE, he left us serious thought as a mirror to our everyday living.
nwobodonick 2 years ago
Codewit,you are wonderful! Thank you for this post..........It reminds me of my school days and also of home. I am far away in UK. Kindly also post other tracks like Elege,Mma anyi egbuna anyi,Ilo aburo chi,Igede part1,Igede part 2,Ilo oyi,Ife sina chi and Ejim nk`onye. Hopefully when you post these tracks,playing them will help me and other Nigerians here who love his music endure the bad English weather and not to be too homesick.
Thank you.
EnuBed 2 years ago
Good memories. Wonderful. My mother used to tell me in the 1960's to create and have good moments{ memories} because those will carry me through the old age. I am seeing that now.
Waski>
chiefwaski 2 years ago
one day here in Australia i walk past a cd shop, in a the throw away section ... randomly i see a cover ~ celestine with hand to his chin... i thought cool guy! what does it sound like? i buy it not knowing why... i listen... Celestine you changed my life... i feel i only become human after listening to you... despite the time the distance the language barrier you touched me profoundly... magic... pure wisdom... more love now and forever more!
1honeyant 2 years ago
It's really a wonderful song from Ukwu C. The song reminds me of the good old days. When men were still men, and women remained virgins prior to marriage.
afoksontube 2 years ago
I can still remember the look in my mom's eyes as she told me about the guy, Celestine. I cried just reading all what you guys posted here. Since then, I have 2 of his CD's and looking for me and spent some time 2 with Benson Idonije who told me about his life and death. He is the greatest muscian I've ever listened to, no wonder God took him so young!
chuxxy3000 2 years ago
Celestine Ukwu (Celestine Obiakor) began his musical career during the 1960s with Michael Ejeaghas Paradise .Following a hiatus caused by the Biafran war of independence from 1967-70, the Music Royals were resurrected as the Philosophers National, who distinguished themselves with a series of sparkling, subtle highlife releases during the 1970s. Sadly, Ukwu perished in an automobile accident in 1977, depriving Nigerian music of one of its shining stars
skatadennuchi 2 years ago
I didnt recall hearing this song as a tot or growing up. The first time I heard it was in the office 5 years ago. This guy brought it in and started playing it. I don't understand much Ibo and I'm a Rock crazy fan but after laughing I started listening to the song...I went to see my mom and asked her to translate...that was when i got hooked!
chuxxy3000 2 years ago
Nice video.Which year did he die? what was the cause of his death.
okpanam1 3 years ago
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Celestine Ukwu (Celestine Obiakor) began his musical career during the 1960s with Michael Ejeaghas Paradise .Following a hiatus caused by the Biafran war of independence from 1967-70, the Music Royals were resurrected as the Philosophers National, who distinguished themselves with a series of sparkling, subtle highlife releases during the 1970s. Sadly, Ukwu perished in an automobile accident in 1977, depriving Nigerian music of one of its shining stars
skatadennuchi 2 years ago
This is awesome.
I don't speak or understand a word in Igbo language, But as a lover of music, this touches soul. I am moved.Celestine, May your soul rest in perfect peace.
ruby92i 3 years ago
great talent. may your soul rest in peace. amen
queenify 3 years ago
egwu ka wu nyhe a na-akpo mkparakukwoewunata. okwa onu mari...
Okukpum 3 years ago
Great philosophical song.Great meaning alive for over three decades yet ever sweet.Celestine Ukwu is truly one of the greatest singers Africa produced.Meaningful songs.
thirdexodus2008 3 years ago
Great music... Goodness, how many of the likes of Celestine Ukwu in their philosophical artistry has Nigeria lost to the cold hands of death! Rest in peace Celestine, and may your spirit spark the urgently needed depth in creative thinking in that country.
coozeebaby 3 years ago
I have a copy of this CD and I just love the way my 4yr old son rocks this jam..Just love the simplicity of the arrangement..Miss you much ,RIP Celestine
Jeleosimi 3 years ago
My Mother made me like this song. She always plays it and dances to the beats anytime she hears it. She know Celestine from her childhood. The guy was a great highlife artist who words still make alot of sense. He was nt like what we have today like shina peters whose words lack depth. He was deep and you could also learn lession about life from his songs. It is comparable to Osadebe's "Osondi Owendi" but its much deeper in meaning. He lives forever....
Drmuokebs 3 years ago
wasn't born when this legend was alive, I was born in Lagos, a typpical traverller that came to love NIgeria just as it is, I stumbled upon Cele purely by accident, but wow ..... this guy is simply amazing ... I mean WOW!
goldfingers90 3 years ago
wow. great memories. na wa o.
igurube 3 years ago 2
CLASSIC
babybuttom 3 years ago
I can't particularly relate to this song anytime at my teenage years. But I occasionally hear this song sang in parties and in the village when we went back home for Xmas, my granddad with his portable radio use listen to Igbo radio stations and they sang this song periodically. How long ago those days are from today. I miss old days. God, help me to be happy once again like the old days.
sbucareer 3 years ago 3
Mike Olihedima...this song was always played before the drama starts
gunsdonotlie 3 years ago 2
LOl, thats true.
foxychocho 3 years ago
one of the greatest highlife maestro.listening 2 the trumpet play brings goose bumps all over my body.oh death!
naijamericana 3 years ago 2
Growing up, this music used to bring chills to my body. one of the greatest artiste out of nigeria. He died in his prime
naijamericana 3 years ago 6
God bless you.
morizla 3 years ago
As a Yoruba, I don't understand the lurics, but this music have unique melody and rythem that imbeded in my head since my uncle played it the first time. great musical arrangement
babaomoge 3 years ago
Bros, Babaomoge music dont have language , we enjoy makossa, sukuos, latino, samba etc still we dont understand the lyrics but due to the rythym. as Igbo I enjoy Ebenezer Obey, Shina Peters, Fela, Orlando Owo, Fatai Rolling Dollars, etc Thanks for your remarks am Nwabueze Amaezike in Asia world China
amaezike 3 years ago
This man was a philosopher. I cherish his message so much. My father used to play his songs those days but they made little meaning to me then. But after all I've gone through in life, I've come to appreciate the meaning of his songs. God bless you Codewit for posting!
obi347 3 years ago 2
very touching tune.kudos to you codewit for a nice job.you really makes us feel at home all the time
noratiti 3 years ago
Celestine was a great philosopher .Over thirty years his song is still as if it was sang yesterday.May his soul rest in peace.He is a sign of excellence and true son of Ibo land and most of all a true Biafran.I wish hw is still alive today.Younger musician should learn from him and stop singing al sorts of irrelevant things or sexual things.This is good for every body,African ,Nigeriand ,whites ,blacks etc.Excellent music.
thirdexodus2008 3 years ago 2
This is a very touching soulful song. I think it was made just after the nigeria's agressive war against Umu Biafra and it was to console us. Biafra the land of the rising sun shall rise again and thid tile to live forever. Long Live Biafra.
Thanks for posting this song Nna'nyi Cocdewit.
Totoobob 3 years ago 2
this song makes to remeber something, that makes me to cry
biafransnake 3 years ago
Hmmm, Nolstagia or nolstagic feelings. I was a tot in the village, when an uncle came from Enugu, every morning he play this song while i,m on my mat on the floor. I wish those good old days will come back. I,m recolating my humble up bringing now. You know the stories, village life, the sacred institutions and honor accorded to women....Waoh, the world is fast in pace.
lawtent123 3 years ago
I agree with you Brother, I was brought up in the village . I use to tell my friends that life in those days was better than today. Sometimes i cry when i remember the past. when its raining we go out naked to play, if its raining in the morning we have to take banana leaf, or coco yam leaf to cover our school bags/box while we will be soaked before we get to school on bare foot. I love the creation. God bless us all
amaezike 3 years ago 10
Bro Amaezike, You made my heart scale the years (or topple the years, for Gabriel Okara's "Piano and Drums"). We call the rain-running "OBO-OOBO MMILI" It's really wonderful to think of home in Africa where we lived life among "green leaves and wild flowers' pulsing".
Are u 4rm Umunya? There's a village with the name 'Amaezike' in Umunya, Oyi LGA of Anambra State. I greet you nwanne m, bless u wt love.
igbos27 2 years ago
@amaezike I am with you in this one.
DeBabysMama 1 year ago
@amaezike I didnt grow up in the village, but u can hardly tell when it comes to omenani..lol.. I miss ma culture- Yor-
toryor 1 year ago
Hey Codewit, You again? Thanks for posting this... Please help us post mre Celestine Ukwu's tunes like Adamma, Ndu Ka'aku and others... Great work brother... Bless you
bellemskey 3 years ago
Classic..... may the soul of Celestine Ukwu continue to rest in peace, death took you away from us at such a young age. Your music and message will continue to be a source of hope and inspiration to many.. true philosopher indeed.
kenslay 3 years ago
it is really intresting of listening,, keep it on
Bonbabe28 3 years ago
thanks codewit. thgis song reminds me of mike mike olifedimma and adamma.
topdesignbarbers 3 years ago 3
thanks to you, this song reminds me of the good old days. If I may request please could u upload more of Victor Nwachukwu's songs. Please also if possible the Volume 2 as well.
immanike 3 years ago
This is just great.Touching song
kuffkuff 3 years ago
Codewit, Guy u 2 much....., Király vagy :) God bless
joifrank 3 years ago