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Paulson Kalu - Afrikhanah
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Bio
Paulson Kalu, also known as Paulson Kalu - Afrikhanah, is a legendary highlife music artist hailing from Akanu Ohafia, Abia State. Starting with the Martin Brothers Dance Band, he pursued his music career during the war era by joining Erasmus Jenewari and later Stephen Osadebe's Band, who became his mentor. He founded his Africana Dance Band in Onitsha, earning renown for his philosophical-infused Igbo-language highlife songs. Now an evangelist, he owns the Paulson Kalu Evangelistic Foundation International, dedicated to charitable efforts. With a captivating career spanning decades, he leaves an enduring impact on the music world and uses his influence for the betterment of society.
Discography
Albums4
Uche Chukwu Mee
Uche Chukwu Mee2018 • AlbumTracks: 14
Onye Oma Mbu N' Obi
Onye Oma Mbu N' Obi2018 • AlbumTracks: 6
Onye Ka Chi
Onye Ka Chi2012 • AlbumTracks: 6
Poor Man Life
Poor Man Life2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
Compilations1
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits2007 • CompilationTracks: 12
EPs3
Onye Di Ma Nazu
Onye Di Ma Nazu2018 • EPTracks: 5
Paulson Kalu EP 1
Paulson Kalu EP 12010 • EPTracks: 3
Paulson Kalu EP 2
Paulson Kalu EP 22010 • EPTracks: 3
Singles2
Nwanne Ozu Na Awu Ozu Aru
Nwanne Ozu Na Awu Ozu Aru2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Onye Kachi
Onye Kachi2012 • SingleTracks: 1
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