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Prince Nico's Sons Conquer Enugu with Father's Music, Plan African Tour
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Culture & Society

Prince Nico's Sons Conquer Enugu with Father's Music, Plan African Tour

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sons of the late musician Prince Nico Mbarga, Nico Jnr and Phils, performed in Enugu to keep their father's musical legacy alive.
  • The duo, backed by a reconstituted Rocafiljazz band, played their father's hit songs, receiving a warm reception from fans.
  • An African tour for the Rocafiljazz band is planned, aiming to bring Prince Nico Mbarga's music to a global audience.

Nico Jnr and Phils, sons of the legendary musician Prince Nico Mbarga, recently captivated Enugu with their father's iconic Rocafiljazz music. The performances, aimed at preserving their father's musical heritage, were met with enthusiastic crowds, marking a significant musical moment for the city.

The duo, accompanied by the newly formed Rocafiljazz band, delivered energetic renditions of their father's classic hits, including "Sweet Mother," "Simplicity," and "Good Father." Their performances took place at various venues across Enugu, culminating in a Saturday night show that left both fans and the band expressing mutual gratitude for the shared experience.

We first went to school before perfecting the songs we grew up with and now we are strictly in performance mode. And no looking back

โ€” Nico JnrNico Jnr explained their dedication to performing their father's songs after completing their education.

Nico Jnr, a skilled guitarist and singer, and Phils, a multi-instrumentalist, are committed to carrying forward their father's musical legacy. They emphasized their dedication to performance, stating they have honed their skills after their early education. The band expressed readiness for future invitations to share their music.

Their sister, Estelle, a key figure in the Nico Mbarga Sweet Mother Foundation, announced plans for an upcoming African tour. This tour aims to reintroduce Rocafiljazz music to audiences across West, East, and Central African countries, continuing the global reach of Prince Nico Mbarga's influential work. Prince Nico Mbarga, known for his best-selling song "Sweet Mother," died in a car accident in 1997.

Rocafil jazz band is here to stay and not going anywhere. We are on a mission to take our fatherโ€™s music around the world all over again. Please join us on this ride

โ€” EstelleEstelle announced the band's commitment to touring and spreading their father's music globally.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.