Prince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician,… Read Full Bio ↴Prince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki, Nigeria.
His music was inspired by the five years he spent in Cameroon during the Nigerian Civil War in the late 1960's. He played the xylophone, conga, drums, and electric guitar in school bands and he made his professional debut as a member of a hotel band, the Melody Orchestra, in 1970.
Although he only recorded one significant hit, "Sweet Mother," in 1976, which sold more than 13 million copies (and which is recognised as one of Africa's greatest songs), Mbarga played an important role in the evolution of African popular music. With his soulful vocals set to the light melodies of his acoustic guitar, Mbarga created a unique hybrid of Igbo and Congolese guitar playing and uplifting highlife rhythms. He formed his own group, Rocafil Jazz, to perform regularly at the Naza Hotel in the eastern Nigerian city of Onitsha.
After releasing a disappointing single in 1973, Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz had their first success with their second single, I No Go Marry My Papa, which became a regional hit. The band's inability to break past their local following resulted in their recording contract being dropped by EMI, a decision that proved ill-fortuned when the band signed with Rogers All Stars, a Nigerian recording company based in Onitsha, and recorded "Sweet Mother".[1]
Sung in Pidgin English, "Sweet Mother" became one of the top sellers in the history of Nigerian music. In the six years that Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz remained with Rogers All Stars, 1975 to 1981, they recorded nine albums.
Temporarily relocating to England in 1982, Mbarga became known for his flamboyant, 1970s glam rock-inspired performances. While he continued to appear with Rocafil Jazz, Mbarga also performed with London-based highlife band the Ivory Coasters and Cameroonian vocalist Louisiana Tilda. Despite launching his own Polydor-distributed record label, upon returning to Nigeria, Mbarga and the original members of Rocafil Jazz separated after several Cameroon-born members were deported. Although he later formed the New Rocafil Jazz Band, Mbarga failed to match his early success. Leaving music, he turned his attention to managing the two hotels that he owned, Hotel Calbar and the Sweet Mother Hotel.
Prince Nico Mbarga was killed in a motorcycle accident on June 24, 1997, leaving behind "Sweet Mother" as the most popular song amongst Nigerians[1]. Sweet Mother is sometimes called Africa's anthem and has been voted Africa's favourite song by BBC readers and listeners.
His music was inspired by the five years he spent in Cameroon during the Nigerian Civil War in the late 1960's. He played the xylophone, conga, drums, and electric guitar in school bands and he made his professional debut as a member of a hotel band, the Melody Orchestra, in 1970.
Although he only recorded one significant hit, "Sweet Mother," in 1976, which sold more than 13 million copies (and which is recognised as one of Africa's greatest songs), Mbarga played an important role in the evolution of African popular music. With his soulful vocals set to the light melodies of his acoustic guitar, Mbarga created a unique hybrid of Igbo and Congolese guitar playing and uplifting highlife rhythms. He formed his own group, Rocafil Jazz, to perform regularly at the Naza Hotel in the eastern Nigerian city of Onitsha.
After releasing a disappointing single in 1973, Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz had their first success with their second single, I No Go Marry My Papa, which became a regional hit. The band's inability to break past their local following resulted in their recording contract being dropped by EMI, a decision that proved ill-fortuned when the band signed with Rogers All Stars, a Nigerian recording company based in Onitsha, and recorded "Sweet Mother".[1]
Sung in Pidgin English, "Sweet Mother" became one of the top sellers in the history of Nigerian music. In the six years that Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz remained with Rogers All Stars, 1975 to 1981, they recorded nine albums.
Temporarily relocating to England in 1982, Mbarga became known for his flamboyant, 1970s glam rock-inspired performances. While he continued to appear with Rocafil Jazz, Mbarga also performed with London-based highlife band the Ivory Coasters and Cameroonian vocalist Louisiana Tilda. Despite launching his own Polydor-distributed record label, upon returning to Nigeria, Mbarga and the original members of Rocafil Jazz separated after several Cameroon-born members were deported. Although he later formed the New Rocafil Jazz Band, Mbarga failed to match his early success. Leaving music, he turned his attention to managing the two hotels that he owned, Hotel Calbar and the Sweet Mother Hotel.
Prince Nico Mbarga was killed in a motorcycle accident on June 24, 1997, leaving behind "Sweet Mother" as the most popular song amongst Nigerians[1]. Sweet Mother is sometimes called Africa's anthem and has been voted Africa's favourite song by BBC readers and listeners.
Stella
Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz Lyrics
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All Time Low Three p.m., on my feet and staggering Through misplaced word…
All Time Low (Live) Three p.m., on my feet and staggering Through misplaced wor…
All Time Low - Nothing Personal Three p.m., on my feet and staggering Through misplaced word…
Almamegretta Stringi l'orso e lui stringe te È così dolce stare con…
Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra The song a robin sings Through years of endless springs The …
Andrea Cerrato Chiedimi che cosa mi fa stare bene Dopo gli anni a…
Avionica Creo que la situación en sí Es que nunca voy a…
ヒプノシスマイク -d.r.b- (division all stars) 10 years in the making now I'm right here posted Called…
Before I Turn Hanging by the neck, suspended by the throat. The world I pi…
Bleaker Stella likes to read right after school Always told that mad…
BLOW 3.0 You say you're gonn' sweep me off my feet I'll wait Been…
Blue Twinkle feat. 初音ミク 涙が 夜に溶けて 空が今日も 遠くなる 未来が 綴じたように 暗闇が 満ちている あぁ 醜い心も 掠れそうな言葉も …
Buck 65 i was raised on a dirt road ghost town, stray…
Caravana Sun You came and then you went so fast We never knew…
Cereus Bright You been dancin I been watchin You move Float like a feathe…
D.Core どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
David Vendetta Ive walked in, you walked out, (You beat it, so i…
Debra Davis This old street don't feel the same Though the houses and…
Dente Così un bel giorno di due anni fa Sono inciampato in…
Der Nino Aus Wien Stella aus dem U bahnfenster Ihre Augen zwischen Menschen Un…
E.B.Y. どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
edacity Baby what you doin' tonight yeah how 'bout I come…
Edoardo Bennato Chi non ha sognato mai il grande amore? E chi non l'ha…
Enrico Ruggeri & Andrea Mirò L'infinito è un quadro che si muove e Poi confonde il…
Fábio Stella Em que estrela você se escondeu Em que sonho você vai…
Fábio Stella Stella Em que estrela você se escondeu? Em sonho você vai vo…
Fara Zahar Stella, mi-ai sfărâmat el corazón Fără tine urlu-n somn Nu m…
Filippa Giordano Come la stella che viene al cielo tu In questa notte…
Filofobia Non sarai stella nel mio cielo. Il giorno che sei andata…
FLEET 夢を見てた 僕達の記憶 いつか忘れる もうそれは過ぎたって 今は思えるけど 音楽はいつだって流れているから 心の中ひそむ…
Fling Posse どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
fours The song a robin sings Through years of endless springs The …
Galantis Stella Got the conversation that I like Serving tables way a…
Gen Rosso Reach up and grab a star pull it down it′s…
Ghostface Killah & Sheek Stay dip, cute bitch out in Delaware, moving our bricks So…
Gilles Floro Tou sèl mwen ka réfléchi Zyé an mwen ka koulé Sa nou…
Giorgio Poi Un lago se ho capito bene è il riassunto del…
Giuliano Palma Se stanotte la luna se ne va Tu sei qui e…
Hypnosis Mic -D.R.B.- (Fling Posse) どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
Ida Maria God was there, always had the best of drugs Knew where…
Interpol When she walks down the street she knows there's people wat…
Jam Spoon Hold me, love me Hold me, love me Hold me, love me Hold…
Joe Mungovan Blue Skies Brown eyes Well you're like a warm breeze A calm…
JOR-G Girl you sweeter than Stella rose Won't you put me on…
Julian Fuhs & His Orchestra The song a robin sings Through years of endless springs The …
KotsBeirne feat. Hatsune Miku 涙が 夜に溶けて 空が今日も 遠くなる 未来が 綴じたように 暗闇が 満ちている あぁ 醜い心も 掠れそうな言葉も …
Lalli Senza meta Stelle filanti Il cappello volava Dalle man…
Ljus Du öppnar dörren med guccishades, Rosa foppa, dubbla steinwa…
Lopez On The Runway “Stella” The New Year was your falsehood And I was your gol…
Lori Chaffer Stella you never loved him You were just sleepin' around You…
Luciano Pavarotti Stella. Stella del futuro, Luce di ogni nuova idea che …
Lucio Dalla Stella, fammi scrivere parole Che la mia bocca non sa dire …
Luke J'irai sourire si elle chante Ce sont les ombres qui vous…
Mantero (Mantero) Sei una stella tu E nel cielo blu Non c'è st…
Mari Hamada 沈黙の春は 君追う吐息 儚げに まだ白い風を揺らしてる 砂漠の夏に 逃げ惑う秋に いつも強さをくれた とめどなく季節…
MARIA Ida God was there, always had the best of drugs Knew where…
Mariechan Stella, pretty flower I'm stella Me I go ride 'round town Ca…
Mark Spoon/Spoon Hold me, love me Hold me, love me Hold me, love me Hold…
Michele Centonze/Edoardo Bennato Chi non ha sognato mai il grande amore? E chi non l'ha…
Mighty Sparrow No, no, no, no, no, no, no Stella Darling have some…
Mihalis Violaris Είναι νωρίσ για δάκρυα στέλλα παίξε τισ κούκλεσ σου και…
Miraie Star star star Stella In a dream You're closest to me Celest…
Misumi feat. Hatsune Miku 涙が 夜に溶けて 空が今日も 遠くなる 未来が 綴じたように 暗闇が 満ちている あぁ 醜い心も 掠れそうな言葉も …
Mocaine Stella is a star Stella is insane Stella is a songbird (who)…
Mountain Man It's a call coming from your house She's yelling from the…
Najoua Belyzel Tu as le droit d'allumer tous les regards, D'embrasser le h…
Nessuno Lei mentre si cambiava si vergognava, le sorrideva con quell…
Nevio A sedici anni, ero come te, mi ricordo le notte…
Nino Porzio Stella Ti bacio Ti voglio perche ti amo sempre piu Mi piac…
Pig & Dan I kissed her on the forehead and said I'm gone She…
Poeta In keeping faith Did I forget to convey the words that…
Pooh La spiaggia d'inverno È una muta magia Lo scenario smontat…
Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz Intl. Band Hold me, love me Hold me, love me Hold me, love me Hold…
Projected No-one can hear the things I whisper No-one but you can…
R.A.L.P.H どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
Riccardo Fogli (L.Lopez/C.Vistarini) Se ti chiedo quanti anni hai Lo sai? S…
Ruggero Scandiuzzi Mi ricordo che eravamo dei bambini giocavamo nel cortile del…
San Cisco Your heart's down, down in the ocean Don't get burnt…
Shari Sto bene lo sai Perché i tuoi occhi splendono Come una stell…
Sir Oliver Skardy Stella meravigliosa Ho deciso di scriverti qualcosa Perché…
Steeve Estatof Tu as le droit D'allumer tous les regards D'embrasser le h…
Stella Stella Então vi Stella E ela era Bem aquela que eu…
Teenage Wrist "Goodnight", she said Stella, refrain ′Cause I'm running out…
Thaeme & Thiago Mãozinha lá em cima assim! Falei pro coração parar de te…
The Black Sorrows Stella good-bye Last call down the line I hear the switch …
The Galvatrons And i dont know if she's in love She's in town And…
The Nine Stella You're the only one for me You're the only one I…
The Plush Method Oh Gavin Gavin, what are you having having Oh I've been…
The Postelles (1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4.) If the sun forgets to…
The Tom Toms Ave maris stella Dei Mater alma Atque semper virgo Felix cae…
The Tubes I wake up screaming at the moon But Stella doesn't…
Time low Three p.m., on my feet and staggering Through misplaced word…
V.A. Ave, maris stella, Dei mater alma, atque semper virgo, felix…
Venditti Antonello Stella che cammini Nello spazio senza fine Fermati un istant…
Virginia Coalition Young man with a tear in his eye A beginner to…
White Birds & Lemons Bigay sa'kin ng Poong Maykapal Kailanma'y di magmamaliw ang …
Wu-Block Stay dip, cute bitch out in Delaware, moving our bricks So…
Wu-Block featuring Ghostface Killah Sheek Louch and Method Man Stay dip, cute bitch out in Delaware, moving our bricks So…
Yessica Woahneil oh baby, I didn't know you were already asleep at home wind…
ᴇᴅᴀᴄɪᴛʏ Baby what you doin' tonight yeah how 'bout I come…
ノア feat. 初音ミク 涙が 夜に溶けて 空が今日も 遠くなる 未来が 綴じたように 暗闇が 満ちている あぁ 醜い心も 掠れそうな言葉も …
ヒプノシスマイク どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
ヒプノシスマイク -D.R.B- (Division All Stars) 10 years in the making now I'm right here posted Called…
ヒプノシスマイク -D.R.B- (Fling Posse) どこかで星が流れた それは手繰られるように夜の縁をなぞった 焼け落ちた剣の星で王様が 右側が水晶 左側が砂の星で山賊が …
浜田麻里 沈黙の春は 君追う吐息 儚げに まだ白い風を揺らしてる 砂漠の夏に 逃げ惑う秋に いつも強さをくれた とめどなく季節…
骨盤P feat. 初音ミク 涙が 夜に溶けて 空が今日も 遠くなる 未来が 綴じたように 暗闇が 満ちている あぁ 醜い心も 掠れそうな言葉も …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz:
A1 Sweet Mother Rocafil Jazz presenting you Sweet mother Sweet mother, I no…
Aki Special Yeah Akie, Akie Akie, Akie Yes! Akie, oh Akie, Akie,…
Sweet Mother Rocafil Jazz presenting you Sweet mother Sweet mother, I no…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Prince Nico Mbarga:
Aki Special Yeah Akie, Akie Akie, Akie Yes! Akie, oh Akie, Akie,…
Family Movement Dios no crea mujeres para estar debajo de los hombres Así…
Sweet Mother Rocafil Jazz presenting you Sweet mother Sweet mother, I no…
Wayo In-law Mo mo say mo mo mo say mother yes sir You…
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@user-ms7zc2jd2k
La musique de Prince Nico a bercé ma tendre enfance. C'était l'un des artiste préféré de mon oncle. Je parle des années 1978, 1979, 1980...Ce temps me manque, la vie maintenant est vide, aucun repère
@rolandnatmia5754
I cry this legend every blessed day of my life. He was a real genius; he didn't sing Nonsense but music that has bearing in our lives still today, though most of them were sang when I wasn't yet born. Is there anyone who has a video of any live performance by Prince Nico and the Rokafil Jazz? I don't know why this creat creature is not being celebrated. He was one of his kind in his generation and generation still unborn. Please, I'm begging for any live video of any of his performances.....ohh this great songster from a Beti farther( la Republique du Cameroun) and a Nigerian mother, u will live in my heart forever...
@atilad1
I didn't find any live vidéo.... It would be so funny !!! so if you find, please send it !
@marckomenan9737
I was fortunate enough to take part to one of his concerts in New York City.
Rest in peace African Legend
@ericoseiagyemang8702
Anytime I hear Prince Nico Mbarga's songs, I feel like I'm in heaven
@norteyjoseph2221
These are people that should live longer truly musician who makes people happy
@liberian8
Prince Nico was a african genius. I thank you for uploading this music. It takes me way back into the great decade of the 70's.
@t0benna
I've looked for this song for 19 years 😍
FINALLY!
@kingmichealblaize6143
I have been searching for this song for long ,I had to pray before I saw it
@emmanuelsamuel2276
🎉🎉