Highlife King Okwesilieze Praises Umuaka Community.

A popular Imo State based highlife musician and the leader of Okwesilieze Band of Africa, Mazi Okwesilieze Nwaonyeigbo, has expressed his appreciation for the people of Umuaka. In an exclusive interview with Umuaka Times last week during the burial of the late Ezinne Appolonia Malu Okezirim in Umuokere Amiyi community, Okwesilieze described his relationship with the people of Umuaka as “very strong and amazing”.

The musician, whose songs are gaining popularity across the state and beyond, revealed he has been performing in Umuaka for over three years and has befriended many locals. “I love Umuaka people,” he said. “I encourage them to continue living in peace and striving for development in their society.”

Okwesilieze’s performance at the burial ceremony was reportedly a hit, entertaining the crowd with his energetic highlife tunes. His comments about Umuaka have been well-received by the community.

For those who may not know the musician, a report Umuaka Times came across last week holds that, “Okwesilieze Nwaonyeigbo is a talented Nigerian singer and composer, known for his incredible talent and dedication to Igbo highlife music. He’s gained popularity with songs like “Ego MeluUwaAlu” and has performed live with his band, Akagu Boys. You can find his music on platforms like Gaana, SoundCloud, and Boomplay.

He’s part of the Igbo music scene, contributing to genres like highlife, Afrobeats, and Afropop. His music is a treat for fans of Igbo highlife, and he’s known for his energetic live performances.”