Bongos Ikwue Music career started early in school while he attended Okene Comprehensive where he formed a group called "Cubana Boys" after which he moved to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he studied Business Administration. while in (ABU) Zaria he formed his own Band called "Unibello Brothers". In 1967 he founded and headed the "Groovies Band".[2] Mr Ikwue also composed the song "Cocks Crow at Dawn" which was used as soundtrack for Inale a 2010 Nigerian musical drama film produced by Keke Bongos and directed by Jeta Amata.
Mariama
Bongos Ikwue Lyrics
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My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I′ll forever be your man
Met Mariama in a dance
Then I took a chance
We started through conversation
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I'll forever be your man
Mariama, she is not a fool
She merely knows how to play it cool
When the eyes sees Mariama
There she feels so glad
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I′ll forever be your man
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I'll forever be your man
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I'll forever be your man
Once she took mi hand
Try make me understand
Her touch so soft and fine
I′m so glad she′s no woman
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I'll forever be your man
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I′ll forever be your man
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I'll forever be your man
Oh, Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
I′ll forever be your man
The lyrics to Bongos Ikwue's song "Mariama" speak of a man's love and devotion to a woman named Mariama who he met at a dance. The song speaks of a connection that they share that was sparked through a conversation and a shared feeling of chemistry. Mariama seems to possess a bit of mystery, and the singer notes that she knows how to play it cool. Nonetheless, whenever their eyes meet, she too feels happy.
The song is a love song with the singer expressing his undying love for Mariama. He notes differences between himself and her but finds solace in the fact that she understands him. When she touches him, he feels elated, and it seems as though she has helped him understand the world in a better way. The lyrics are poetic and express the sentiment of being love-struck with a sense of wonderment in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Mariama
Expression of affection towards Mariama
My darling, Mariama
Endearing term for Mariama
Mariama, mi woman
Mariama, my woman
I′ll forever be your man
Promise of commitment to Mariama
Met Mariama in a dance
Describes how the singer met Mariama
Then I took a chance
The singer took a risk approaching Mariama
We started through conversation
Their relationship started with a conversation
Then unto the sensation
Their conversation led to a deeper connection
Mariama, she is not a fool
Mariama is intelligent
She merely knows how to play it cool
Mariama knows how to remain composed
When the eyes sees Mariama
Mariama is attractive and catches attention
There she feels so glad
Mariama is happy when she receives attention
Once she took mi hand
Mariama reached out to the singer
Try make me understand
Mariama wanted to communicate with the singer
Her touch so soft and fine
Mariama's touch is gentle and delicate
I′m so glad she′s no woman
The singer is grateful to have Mariama
Writer(s): Bongos Ikwue
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tarfagede5509
Classic example of a good love song that has defied age and time.I do hope the present generation of artist understand the import of good music.Wow,what a rendition!
@lotannafreeman3123
My leader Maiz Nnamdi kanu makes me come here 😢💝Biafra must be restored
@EmekaEric
Please, How, can you explain further?
Udo diri gi Nwa Chineke. Iseeee !
@francisonukwugha8075
This is when love was still unadulterated!...the good old days!
@ernestchibuzorigwe6261
Bongos Ikwue is an icon.
@MrAbumere
You are bless my fellow country man... you relly made my day after listening to this great icon.. I will always love my homeland(Nigeria) for life.
@Householdproducer
The icon will turn 78 yes old 6th June 2020. He's done well for himself, country and music.
@babatundesegun930
How time flies! Evergreen music as it was just like yesterday. Eyes don see but thank God for today!
@Jim3573
I still feel for Bongos. Goes to tell you the world we live in. The rich and strong man will deprive the weak and poor man of his due, he will use him and take his choice land, and if the poor man has a beautiful wife (as in this case), the rich man will take her too.
@ifeanyivincent2248
Lie