was an Igbo highlife Nigerian musician best known for his hit songs “Ije Enu”, “Igede” and “Money Palava”
| Description | was an Igbo highlife Nigerian musician best known for his hit songs “Ije Enu”, “Igede” and “Money Palava” Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Enugu Enugu Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 1977-05-07 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | Anambra Source: MusicBrainz |
| Area | Nigeria Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | NG Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | Nigeria Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | musician Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | Igbo highlife Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | Celestine Ukwu & His Philosophers National Celestine Ukwu & His Music Royals Of Nigeria Celestine Ukwu & The Nigercity Starlighters Source: Discogs |
C. Ukwu Ukwu
mbid: eb1cda60-8b77-4ef4-8552-0c0a01434fdb · wikidata: Q29991023 · isni: 0000000116181641 · ipi: 00064186375 · discogs: 299052, 1055120
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