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Celestine Ukwu
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Bio
Celestine Ukwu was a Nigerian highlife musician and composer from the Igbo community, active in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for hit songs like "Ije Enu," "Igede," and "Money Palava." He dropped out of school to pursue a music career, joining Mike Ejeagha's band and later forming his own band, Celestine Ukwu & His Music Royals of Nigeria. In 1966, he formed another band, Celestine Ukwu & His Philosophers, which was known for the critically acclaimed song "Igede Fantasia."
Discography
Albums8
His Philosophies
His Philosophies2018 • AlbumTracks: 7
Ilo Abu Chi
Ilo Abu Chi2015 • AlbumTracks: 8
Ijede Fantasia
Ijede Fantasia2015 • AlbumTracks: 4
Igede
Igede2004 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ejim Nke Onye
Ejim Nke Onye1975 • AlbumTracks: 8
Ndu Ka Aku
Ndu Ka Aku1974 • AlbumTracks: 6
Tomorrow Is so Uncertain
Tomorrow Is so Uncertain1973 • AlbumTracks: 4
True Philosophy
True Philosophy1971 • AlbumTracks: 10
Compilations1
Best Collection Vol.4
Best Collection Vol.42015 • CompilationTracks: 7
EPs1
Celestine Ukwu EP 1
Celestine Ukwu EP 12010 • EPTracks: 4
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Record Label associated with Celestine Ukwu - past and current.
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