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Celestine Ukwu
Was an Igbo highlife Nigerian musician best known for his hit songs “Ije Enu”, “Igede” and “Money Palava” · Nigeria · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1940 to 1977 · aged 37
Celestine Ukwu was a Nigerian Igbo highlife musician during the 1960s and 1970s, best known for his hit songs "Ije Enu", "Igede" and "Money Palava".
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Described as a "prolific and outstanding composer" by music critic Benson Idonije of Radio Nigeria Two, Ukwu's works have been featured on various world music compilations including The Rough Guide to Highlife and The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa.
