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Prince Nico Mbarga
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Participations

81
Performer
70
Songwriter
8
Arranger
5
Producer
25
Composer
5
Vocalist
5
Sleeve Note Writer
Bio
Nico Mbarga, known as Prince Nico Mbarga, was a renowned Cameroonian-Nigerian highlife musician. Mbarga played multiple instruments such as xylophone, conga, and drums. He began his musical journey in school bands and debuted professionally with the Melody Orchestra in 1970. He gained fame for his hit song "Sweet Mother" with his band Rocafil Jazz, which became the best-selling song in African recording history. Despite recording only one major hit, "Sweet Mother", selling over 13 million copies, Mbarga played a vital role in the evolution of African popular music. He achieved success with regional hits like "I No Go Marry My Papa" with his band before recording "Sweet Mother." Although Mbarga's later career didn't match his early triumphs, he left a lasting legacy with his iconic song.
Discography
Albums17
Let Them Say
Let Them Say2018 • AlbumTracks: 4
Sweet Family
Sweet Family1987 • AlbumTracks: 4
Panco Juju System
Panco Juju System1986 • AlbumTracks: 4
Papal Visit
Papal Visit1982 • AlbumTracks: 1
Music Message
Music Message1981 • AlbumTracks: 4
Lucky Marriage!
Lucky Marriage!1980 • AlbumTracks: 4
No Die, No Rest
No Die, No Rest1980 • AlbumTracks: 4
Cool Money
Cool Money1979 • AlbumTracks: 4
Experience
Experience1979 • AlbumTracks: 4
Family Movement
Family Movement1978 • AlbumTracks: 4
Rockafil Jazz & Nicholas Mbaraga
Rockafil Jazz & Nicholas Mbaraga1978 • AlbumTracks: 8
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday1978 • AlbumTracks: 4
Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz
Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz1977 • AlbumTracks: 4
Free Education
Free Education1977 • AlbumTracks: 4
Sweet Mother
Sweet Mother1976 • AlbumTracks: 4
Music Line
Music Line1976 • AlbumTracks: 4
Jazz
Jazz1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Compilations2
The Best
The Best1983 • CompilationTracks: 4
The Best Of Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil Jazz International Vol.2
The Best Of Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil Jazz International Vol.21983 • CompilationTracks: 4
EPs1
Decency
Decency1983 • EPTracks: 4
Singles5
Music Line- Single
Music Line- Single1977 • SingleTracks: 1
Sweet Mother-Single
Sweet Mother-Single1976 • SingleTracks: 1
Wayo In-Law
Wayo In-Law1976 • SingleTracks: 1
Christina
Christina1976 • SingleTracks: 1
Aki Special
Aki Special1976 • SingleTracks: 1
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