Prince Nico Mbarga: The Highlife Legend Who Gave Africa “Sweet Mother”

Prince Nico Mbarga was born on 1 January 1950 in Abakaliki, Nigeria to a Nigerian mother from Cross River State and a Cameroonian father. Growing up near the border of Nigeria and Cameroon, Mbarga was immersed in a rich blend of cultural influences that shaped his musical identity. His father introduced him to traditional...

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