Artists: Ejima042 & Umu Obiligbo
Song Title: Obi Mmadụ
Genre: Highlife
Release Date: 2026
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Well-recognized Nigerian highlife duo Ejima042 return with a new offering titled “Obi Mmadụ,” and this time they’ve enlisted the legendary Umu Obiligbo — one of Nigeria’s most celebrated indigenous highlife acts — for the collaboration.
The pairing brings together two generations of Igbo highlife excellence on one record, with Ejima042’s storytelling delivery meeting Umu Obiligbo’s rich, culturally rooted sound. It’s the kind of link-up that highlife purists have been waiting for, and the chemistry between both acts comes through in every bar.
“Obi Mmadụ” carries the warmth and melodic depth that defines the genre, blending traditional highlife instrumentation with lyrics that speak to the heart — true to the song’s title. It’s a record built for those who appreciate substance in their music, not just noise.
For fans of authentic, well-crafted highlife, “Obi Mmadụ” deserves a spot in your collection.
Stream/Download “Obi Mmadụ” by Ejima042 ft. Umu Obiligbo below.
