Igbo highlife duo Umu Obiligbo open their latest collection with “Udoka“, a song built around the importance of peace and understanding. The title comes from an Igbo expression, placing the recording within the language and cultural references that have remained central to the brothers’ music.

The brothers, Chukwuebuka Akunwafor Obiligbo and Ifeanyichukwu Okpuozor Obiligbo, come from Nteje in Anambra State. Their musical background is tied to a family highlife tradition, with their grandfather, Chief Ezigbo Obiligbo, and father, Chief Akunwafor Senior Obiligbo, both associated with the genre.

Obiligbo Ebuka receives the songwriting credit on the recording, while Aku Wealth is credited as the musician. The duo also handled executive production of the collection, released through Umu Obiligbo Global in partnership with ONErpm. The brothers remain the focus, with no guest artists listed across the eight tracks.

Their catalogue includes earlier releases and collaborations such as “Awele” with Flavour and “Culture” with Flavour and Phyno. They won Best African Group at the 2020 AFRIMMA awards, recognition that reflected the reach of their indigenous highlife beyond the South-East. This opening recording continues their use of Igbo language and familiar social values as the foundation of their songwriting.

Belonging to the highly applauded Legendary album, this song contributes greatly to the project’s narrative, emotional energy, and smooth listening experience delivered to audiences worldwide.

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