Celestine ukwu biography samples

          Celestine Ukwu (–), born in Enugu in southeastern Nigeria, is known as one of Igbo highlife's most outstanding philosophical composers....

          Born in , Celestine was educated musically by his uncle who taught him how to read music and play harmonium.

        1. Celestine Ukwu was a pioneering Nigerian musician who became renowned for fusing philosophical reflection and social commentary into his music.
        2. Celestine Ukwu (–), born in Enugu in southeastern Nigeria, is known as one of Igbo highlife's most outstanding philosophical composers.
        3. Celestine Ukwu (Celestine Obiakor) began his musical career during the 's with Michael Ejeagha's Paradise Rhythm Orchestra in Enugu.
        4. Celestine was born in in Abor, Udi local government area of Enugu state Nigeria.

          5. Celestine Ukwu

          Nigerian singer

          Celestine Ukwu

          Born1940
          Enugu, Colony of Nigeria
          OriginAbor, Udi LGA, Enugu
          Died7 May 1977(1977-05-07) (aged 36–37)
          Owerri-Onitsha Road, Nigeria
          GenresIgbo highlife
          OccupationSinger
          InstrumentGuitar
          Years active1960s–1970s
          SpouseJosephine Uzoyibo Okereke-Attah (m.

          1976)

          Musical artist

          Celestine Ukwu (1940 – 7 May 1977)[1] was a Nigerian Igbo highlife musician during the 1960s and 1970s, best known for his hit songs "Ije Enu", "Igede" and "Money Palava".

          Described as a "prolific and outstanding composer" by music critic Benson Idonije of Radio Nigeria Two, Ukwu's works have been featured on various world musiccompilations including The Rough Guide to Highlife and The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa.

          Early life

          Ukwu was born in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria to music-oriented parents. He is from Abor in Udi Local Government of Enugu State.[