Download Chief Oliver De Coque Engirigbo Mp3
Experience the timeless brilliance of legendary Nigerian Igbo highlife singer and performer, Chief Oliver De Coque, as he presents his classic single, Engirigbo.
King (Dr.) Chief Oliver de Coque (Oliver Sunday Akanite), one of Africas most prolific recording artists, has been captivating audiences since his 1977 debut album, Messiah Messiah. Renowned for his dance-inducing “Ogene” style of Nigerian highlife, which skillfully blends modern highlife with traditional Igbo music, De Coque has graced us with countless hits like Biri Ka Mbiri, Ana Enwe Obodo Enwe, Peoples Club Of Nigeria, and Identity.
In Engirigbo, Oliver De Coque delves into a unique linguistic phenomenon common in Eastern Nigeria: the blend of English and Igbo. He humorously refers to this as Engirigbo, advising in his lyrics, asulu Igbo, asulu Oyibo, onye asuzina Engirigbo (Speak Igbo, speak English, but let no one speak Engirigbo). This insightful and melodious track comes from his acclaimed 2014 album project, also titled Engirigbo, which features over 5 captivating tracks.
Immerse yourself in this chart-topping masterpiece from a true highlife icon.
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