REMEMBERING A LEGEND Nelly Uchendu, MON (1950-2005) was a renowned Igbo Highlife musician. I remembered as a kid in late 80s, my mum always echoes her songs in our beautiful home then. What a lovely memory!! ... Nelly Uchendu was an unconventional musician, amazingly talented; she was a song writer, content creator and singer. She wrote and sang most songs which contemporary musicians still sing up-to-date. Nelly Uchendu hailed from Umuchu in Aguata LGA, Anambra State but spent all her life in Enugu state. During the time of Jim Nwobodo, she was the voice that sang his praises and later featured in "things fall apart" with Pete Edochie where she acted as Ikemefula's mother. Nelly Uchendu 1976 song "Love Nwantinti" shot her to fame with Six Albums to her credit. Among her songs were; Ezigbo Dim Wakaabout husband Udum Etc This beautiful woman with a golden voice was snatched away by the cold hands of death in 2005. She died after an unsuccessful battle with cancer. she should have been in her 70s if she was still alive. May her gentle soul continue to RIP #BenUgwoke
Who is listening in 2023? Reminds me of childhood and my late dad in the 80s. Great piece of art Nelly, Goddy, and Sunny. Rest in the Peace of the most high Yahweh...Amen
Memories! As a tiny kid visiting Enugu, I had the good fortune of being in the studio when this song was recorded at Goddy Oku’s Studios in Uwani, Enugu (located at the corner of Grant Street and Ohafia Street). In fact, the guitar accompaniment and solo that you hear on the song was provided by the late great Goddy Oku (founder and band leader of the Hygrades) himself. The song itself was produced by another late great artiste, Sonny Oti (of “Nkosi Nwam” fame), who started the Theatre Arts Dept of Unijos and had several plays on NTA back then. In fact, the male “gbam, gbam, gbam” background vocals was rendered by Sonny Oti. May the great gentle souls of Nelly, Goddy and Sonny all rest in eternal peace.
Aunty Nelly as I fondly call her used to visit us in the 80's.Then she was at the height of her fame. Come the 90's we lost contact only for us to meet again at Enugu during a promo for NIGERIA 99.She was performing & I gladly did back up vocals for her. So beautiful & so talented. No-one remembers me for I was just a back up singer but we shall never forget our Princess of songs. Adieu Aunty.
Missing my Mum so badly now, She introduced me to this Song. What a lovely voice and advisory music from the Legendary Nelly. May She and My Mum Rest In Peace.
I searched this song for a long time. I'm Cameroonian. Nigeria's nature. It seems we have one culture because I'm from west Cameroon and I these are the 'igbo' (Easterners). God bless you all , December 2020.
I’m Yoruba and I’ve been searching for this song for years now,wazobia fm used to play this song back in the days when I was in secondary school and it’s always been Stuck in my head🥺. Rip nelly❤️
This song is one of the songs that made an impression on me as a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s. It was so real because it has a video and i had emphathy for this woman that suffered domestic abuse,that i was so determined that when i grow up and marry,i will treat my wife with respect and not like this WAKAABOUT!!!😀😀 RIP Nelly Uchendu!!!
@@ifunanyaokpala3162 Waooooo what a question 😉. First of all are you related to chika okpala(zebrudaya alias 4.30). Well iam married to this beutiful woman you see at the background after some few disapointments. Life as you know is not always a bed of roses.🌹 Marraige is not also a walk in the Park. I try my best to be the best husband I can be...iam certainly not a WAKA ABOUT. 🤣🤣🤣
Father used to play this on his stereo when I was very young. I loved it so much back then in my preschool days, especially when it was raining, and I and my twin brother were cuddled beneath our warm blanket listening to the sound of Nellie's voice, sounding in sync with the raindrops hitting our metallic roof. Oh how time flies... Life is but a dream. Rest in peace Father.
Nostalgic feeling. Heard this song in the early 80s but never knew the musician name until 3days ago when I searched for the lyrics on you tube and then boom it came up. RIP Nelly Uchendu.
Oh we on same ship 🛳!! May our ship never sink. As long as we have been conscious now. Good luck in whatever you do in life. Happy new month. I just knew her name now.
This chorus is what I held in my mind for over thirty years. Just found this today August 22nd 2024. I still remember the stage music video for this song. Definitely Hall of Fame material
When life was good, cant understand how we got to this stage of chaos, cant believe nor understand how we got ourselves in this mess. Rest in peace ma.
This was when music was carefully composed in accordance with inspirational power and not all these cacophony that comes from negative psychic influences of hemp and the rest.
This song gives me goosebumps each time it's being played over the radio then. My late mum so loves the songs that she recites it each time she's doing the laundry or bathing us as kids. My mum of blessed memory loved all songs of Nelly uchendu from love Nwantiti to wake-about. What a lovely and legendary voice. So sweet to listen to.
God bless you Nelly for the legacy of classic like this, my mum plays this classic all day long on her stereo while going about her house choir, bring her so much joy. RIP mum, RIP Nelly
Memories of my first visit to Naija, I was staying in Aba for a while, I heard this on Radio Rivers 2 and fell in love with this song. Only recently got to know the name of the song & artist. RIP Nelly Uchendu x
Oh my God ! Who is listening to this on 7/05/2019 ? I am listening and I'm doing this in solidarity with Tonto Dikeh whose ex husband is aptly and prophetically described by Nelly Uchendu many years ago and also in solidarity with all women and sundry who for one reason or the other entered into regrettable marital Union and therein suffered or is still suffering from it.please let others look before they leap: for all that glitters are not gold!
This was when, in Nigeria, music was done by Musicians, who had to perfect playing several musical instruments, do strenuous voice training, spend months, or even years, constructing the poetry of songs, finding a message to pass on, and finally putting everything together to create masterpieces that transcend time and generations...Evergreens! Today, we have Singers, churning out God-knows-what, from the reveries of warped minds under psychotropic stupor, and fizzling out, sometimes, in less than six months; mass producing message-less dirges and empty, half-baked songs: sex and money.
This song make me remember my grandma may her gentle soul rest in peace my nursery school 🚸 days 😂 😂 lol can't forget when life was still fair in Nigeria 🇳🇬
I hope you understand that this song is not critical of young women, it's condemning wife beating boorish old alcoholic men who marry young women by enticing them with material things instead love. The young female character in this song went for love but got an abuser--a despicable wife beating drunk. The song only cautions young women against marrying hurriedly, and to philanderers. You Nigerian men should stop viewing women as your opponents who must be conquered with lies even on TH-cam.
This is when it was about reality and music! The firsttime I see this song on my youtubelist. I love it! It beautiful! Bless my African pipo! This is Igbo sound!
Music in any form it's a message. A good one will make a positive eternal Mark on one's heart. As parents cultivate the habit to listening to good music with your children it will go a long way to help shape your children and help them in making a better decision. This music is full of messages that is so relevant in today's life especially now in 2023.
What a song very nostalgic. Thanks for this upload. I had this lyrics in my head all day I thought it was mbilia Bell the sonorous Congolese beauty. Didn't know it was our very own belly uchendu. Lovely song. So much history have been forgotten
B.C.A is indeed a station born to lead.. When I was in primary bca radio always play all this old music.. And my late father love listening to it... Rip Daddy
This makes nostalgia leaking off my mind. I'm so full of it rn. It's on repeat. Nelly Uchendu died in April 2005 at 55. May her humble soul rest in peace. It is still her who sang "Love Nwantinti" - released 1976. Nostalgia !!!! OmG
Reminiscing about my childhood in Nigeria..... Thinking about NTA Enugu, Governor Jim Nwobodo and Army Children School Otukpo.... This is one of my father's favorites.... Splendid and Golden voice.... Rest in peace Queen of Music
I know Nelly Uchendu , it's a family talent, her father was a pianist in st thanks church umuchu. Of course Nelly followed family tradition. A natural woman, rest in peace
Evergreen voice, classical soul music blended with story with lots of meaning. A star that continues to shine. Your gospel song HOSSANA( Okem ka Chineke bu) has been my childhood favorite and up till today it's still treasured by me
Who is listening in 2024?legends 👂
Here ☝🏾
Here
😅
I am here ooo...A legend!
I am here this lady gave me joy during my childhood age ❤❤❤
REMEMBERING A LEGEND
Nelly Uchendu, MON (1950-2005) was a renowned Igbo Highlife musician. I remembered as a kid in late 80s, my mum always echoes her songs in our beautiful home then. What a lovely memory!! ...
Nelly Uchendu was an unconventional musician, amazingly talented; she was a song writer, content creator and singer. She wrote and sang most songs which contemporary musicians still sing up-to-date.
Nelly Uchendu hailed from Umuchu in Aguata LGA, Anambra State but spent all her life in Enugu state. During the time of Jim Nwobodo, she was the voice that sang his praises and later featured in "things fall apart" with Pete Edochie where she acted as Ikemefula's mother.
Nelly Uchendu 1976 song "Love Nwantinti" shot her to fame with Six Albums to her credit.
Among her songs were;
Ezigbo Dim
Wakaabout husband
Udum
Etc
This beautiful woman with a golden voice was snatched away by the cold hands of death in 2005. She died after an unsuccessful battle with cancer. she should have been in her 70s if she was still alive.
May her gentle soul continue to RIP
#BenUgwoke
my heart always melt when ever l hear this songs nelly uche
I think she was part of Nollywood at its teething stage. I heard her voice in Ije nwa mara obi m that featured in Kenneth Okonkwo.
Thanks for the Bio
RIP. I was born in Enugwu state, primary school, secondary & University etc. I know her very well....
Thank you
Who is listening in 2023? Reminds me of childhood and my late dad in the 80s. Great piece of art Nelly, Goddy, and Sunny. Rest in the Peace of the most high Yahweh...Amen
I'm here in 2024!
I'm listening in 2024...
Listening in July 2024
I’m here in July 2024
Here in 2024 and remembering my late parents and laughing. 😊😊😊😊
Memories! As a tiny kid visiting Enugu, I had the good fortune of being in the studio when this song was recorded at Goddy Oku’s Studios in Uwani, Enugu (located at the corner of Grant Street and Ohafia Street). In fact, the guitar accompaniment and solo that you hear on the song was provided by the late great Goddy Oku (founder and band leader of the Hygrades) himself. The song itself was produced by another late great artiste, Sonny Oti (of “Nkosi Nwam” fame), who started the Theatre Arts Dept of Unijos and had several plays on NTA back then. In fact, the male “gbam, gbam, gbam” background vocals was rendered by Sonny Oti. May the great gentle souls of Nelly, Goddy and Sonny all rest in eternal peace.
thanks dearie for history, their legacy is indelible in our hearts, pure morals and values.
Thanks so much for history but to life. Great song whn Naija was at it's best with great artist that made little or no gain from their talents.
Thanks for the back story
TheRealist when ever I hear this song I wished I was Igbo. I love the Igbos of Nigeria they are number 1 in music.
You re right
2024 is here listening to this masterpiece . Good old days .. keep resting Nelly ❤
2024 Anyone?
This song should be certified gold platinum
Who’s listening in February 2020.
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Aunty Nelly as I fondly call her used to visit us in the 80's.Then she was at the height of her fame. Come the 90's we lost contact only for us to meet again at Enugu during a promo for NIGERIA 99.She was performing & I gladly did back up vocals for her. So beautiful & so talented. No-one remembers me for I was just a back up singer but we shall never forget our Princess of songs. Adieu Aunty.
I miss her so so much. Hmmm
@@uwillsbaba9809 may her soul rest in peace
You're part of her we love and appreciate you
Did Nelly uchendu.married and children
I am still listening in 2024.
I can never forget how the song was always shown on NTA channel 10 where actor Lari Williams acted as the wakaabout husband. very interesting...
Is there a link you can share?
Missing my Mum so badly now, She introduced me to this Song. What a lovely voice and advisory music from the Legendary Nelly. May She and My Mum Rest In Peace.
Same too with me,my Mum.introduced Nelly UCHENDU to me and they are both dead.RIP Mummy and Nelly
Amen
Amen
Amen.
Rest well Amen
Nelly reminds me of childhood when life was peaceful and meaningful. Your memory will live forever.
My mum's favourite go to song when she wants to get on my dad's nerves. Good old days...
I searched this song for a long time. I'm Cameroonian. Nigeria's nature. It seems we have one culture because I'm from west Cameroon and I these are the 'igbo' (Easterners). God bless you all , December 2020.
I’m Yoruba and I’ve been searching for this song for years now,wazobia fm used to play this song back in the days when I was in secondary school and it’s always been Stuck in my head🥺. Rip nelly❤️
Onyeka Onwenu, Christy Essien Igbokwe and Nelly Uchendu are the three Angels from the East, the trio earned so much respect from Europeans!
I have searched for this song for ages, and here i am 2020 . God bless us all.
My brother me too o lol
Go to mp3paw search the name you will see it
My broda! My heart dey do me Paulina Paulina as I dey now because of this great music
Eyaa! Am just going through old songs and found it. Though I knew the song but meet it online when I didn't expect, it really glad my heart.
Thank God Almighty for TH-cam just type the music. Any one you want.
Still listening in 2019... waoooooohhh
RIP Nelly Uchendu
Listing wit tears in my eyes.
Nelly, Nelly! Fell in love with her voice. 95% of our musician don't have well groomed voice like her.
This song is one of the songs that made an impression on me as a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s.
It was so real because it has a video and i had emphathy for this woman that suffered domestic abuse,that i was so determined that when i grow up and marry,i will treat my wife with respect and not like this WAKAABOUT!!!😀😀
RIP Nelly Uchendu!!!
I'd love to know if you're now married and if you're keeping to your promise 😊
@@ifunanyaokpala3162 Waooooo what a question 😉.
First of all are you related to chika okpala(zebrudaya alias 4.30).
Well iam married to this beutiful woman you see at the background after some few disapointments.
Life as you know is not always a bed of roses.🌹
Marraige is not also a walk in the Park.
I try my best to be the best husband I can be...iam certainly not a WAKA ABOUT. 🤣🤣🤣
Lol
No I'm not related to Chika Okpala.
And congratulations on your marriage and for not being a Waka about😂🤣
Father used to play this on his stereo when I was very young. I loved it so much back then in my preschool days, especially when it was raining, and I and my twin brother were cuddled beneath our warm blanket listening to the sound of Nellie's voice, sounding in sync with the raindrops hitting our metallic roof. Oh how time flies... Life is but a dream. Rest in peace Father.
Nostalgic feeling. Heard this song in the early 80s but never knew the musician name until 3days ago when I searched for the lyrics on you tube and then boom it came up. RIP Nelly Uchendu.
Oh we on same ship 🛳!! May our ship never sink. As long as we have been conscious now. Good luck in whatever you do in life. Happy new month. I just knew her name now.
Came to listen again in 2024
This chorus is what I held in my mind for over thirty years. Just found this today August 22nd 2024. I still remember the stage music video for this song. Definitely Hall of Fame material
anyone who searched for this ,has a good taste for music..like myself haha
When life was good, cant understand how we got to this stage of chaos, cant believe nor understand how we got ourselves in this mess. Rest in peace ma.
Rotten and shameless leadership who excel in all the negatives.
This was when music was carefully composed in accordance with inspirational power and not all these cacophony that comes from negative psychic influences of hemp and the rest.
you are right,bro
Dont disrespect the Cannabis like that bruv....Dont you know weed is the greatest of Gods creation? If you dont know, now u know. 20/04/2021
This song gives me goosebumps each time it's being played over the radio then. My late mum so loves the songs that she recites it each time she's doing the laundry or bathing us as kids.
My mum of blessed memory loved all songs of Nelly uchendu from love Nwantiti to wake-about.
What a lovely and legendary voice. So sweet to listen to.
Who’s listening in 2020...ageless I would say.
Heard it on basketmouth comedy had to look for it....
I have been searching for the song since...
This song reminds me of my mum back then as a child. Great song, an advice for all... May her soul & Nelly's (mamausa) RIP.
Amen
Amen
This song reminds me about my late dad,when we were kids he plays it in his 504peuguot when dropping us to school in de 80s....love u nelly rip
God bless you Nelly for the legacy of classic like this, my mum plays this classic all day long on her stereo while going about her house choir, bring her so much joy. RIP mum, RIP Nelly
Rip
Was she sending messages to ur dad? I come in peace..
One of the most meaningful songs sung on planet earth
Nelly Uchendu , your memories will live forever. I salute you the African goddess. God bless your soul.
I just remember my mum now. Long live mama you will see me soon. Coming to Nigeria to see you.
Hope you did see her. I know it's four years now.
can't explain the feeling listing to this melodic sound. God bless igbo land. proud from Abu Dhabi
Am also listening from sahama abudhabi now 06/03/2019 one love from UAE
same here ooo
In 2021 her songs are still green. Rest her soul
Shows us how far we have come, the great days of Nigerian iconic artists.. Talent has no price tag.!!💝💯🌈
Whoever put this song online may God bless you. 👍
Missing my mum. May ur gentle soul rest in perfect peace
The man na boxer on he wife o. When he tire kpomkpomkpom igbaga on he wife. Say no to domestic violence. Great advice message Mrs Nelly Uchendu.
Tiktok people have not heard this song
Memories of my first visit to Naija, I was staying in Aba for a while, I heard this on Radio Rivers 2 and fell in love with this song. Only recently got to know the name of the song & artist. RIP Nelly Uchendu x
Oh my God ! Who is listening to this on 7/05/2019 ? I am listening and I'm doing this in solidarity with Tonto Dikeh whose ex husband is aptly and prophetically described by Nelly Uchendu many years ago and also in solidarity with all women and sundry who for one reason or the other entered into regrettable marital Union and therein suffered or is still suffering from it.please let others look before they leap: for all that glitters are not gold!
The real meaning of 'evergreen memories; always love this song
wow. I ran into this song as i was playing randomly. I grew up with this song as a child from 1995 up. It is in repeat now. RIP Nelly.
This was when, in Nigeria, music was done by Musicians, who had to perfect playing several musical instruments, do strenuous voice training, spend months, or even years, constructing the poetry of songs, finding a message to pass on, and finally putting everything together to create masterpieces that transcend time and generations...Evergreens!
Today, we have Singers, churning out God-knows-what, from the reveries of warped minds under psychotropic stupor, and fizzling out, sometimes, in less than six months; mass producing message-less dirges and empty, half-baked songs: sex and money.
I love the melodic richness of the song.Legendary .
I miss the old time now am 95😢
Wow! Congrats, granddaddy......
I love this song o.. Nonsense songs is what we are being fed with this days..so shameful
This is an Evergreen song. So Melodious and Sonorous. With so much Wisdom and knowledge being taught.
This song make me remember my grandma may her gentle soul rest in peace my nursery school 🚸 days 😂 😂 lol can't forget when life was still fair in Nigeria 🇳🇬
this song will forever remain an evergreen and go a long way to remind of the present day wayword young girls that chosed to be materialistic.
I hope you understand that this song is not critical of young women, it's condemning wife beating boorish old alcoholic men who marry young women by enticing them with material things instead love. The young female character in this song went for love but got an abuser--a despicable wife beating drunk. The song only cautions young women against marrying hurriedly, and to philanderers. You Nigerian men should stop viewing women as your opponents who must be conquered with lies even on TH-cam.
You have no understanding of the song, or else you won't make this comment
This song gives me a feeling of nostalgia as I recount those good days as a kid when my parents were playing enjoying it
This is when it was about reality and music! The firsttime I see this song on my youtubelist. I love it! It beautiful! Bless my African pipo! This is Igbo sound!
This song, oh here u are! Thank God, this song reminds me far back in village. Listening 4rm America. 8/1/2020
i grew up listening to dads radio, this song plays almost every sundays , tears now listening to it, am 26 now, it pains me of how fast i have grown
This song is ever green,my number one Nìgerian song when I first heard it
I remember coming back late one day, and my grandma sang this song to me… The good days😂😂😂
OMG I can’t believe I found this song!!! Never even knew the name of the singer, but it was a major childhood anthem. God bless the internet!! 🎵💃🏻🕺🏼🎶💕
Ahhh Bca radio 📻📻 umuahia
Just took me back 20yrs ago
Ever green melody to our hearts. It brings my mind back to growing up days ,then the lyrics never made sense until i became an adult.
Music in any form it's a message. A good one will make a positive eternal Mark on one's heart. As parents cultivate the habit to listening to good music with your children it will go a long way to help shape your children and help them in making a better decision. This music is full of messages that is so relevant in today's life especially now in 2023.
I love this song, it's never goes out of my memory.
Reminds me so much about my Mom. She used to listen to this song back then when I was growing up in the East.
Rest In Peace sweet mother.
What a song very nostalgic. Thanks for this upload. I had this lyrics in my head all day I thought it was mbilia Bell the sonorous Congolese beauty. Didn't know it was our very own belly uchendu. Lovely song. So much history have been forgotten
B.C.A is indeed a station born to lead.. When I was in primary bca radio always play all this old music.. And my late father love listening to it... Rip Daddy
My dear, I can't forget BCA and IBC Owerri. They played this song then.
Nelly nwa mama.I miss you. Always.
2019 still going, evergreen, Nelly we love u , good advice for our today,s youths.
I thank immensely the one who has made me feel great again as when I first got to listen to this music/message although only from radio stations.
Good music, first time hearing it.
OMG!😥😥😥😥, I finally found this song, it brings back lovely memories. Nigeria has always been blessed with amazing voices, awesome!
waoooo! what a song!sang millions years ago and yet still sound like it was released yesterday
This makes nostalgia leaking off my mind. I'm so full of it rn. It's on repeat.
Nelly Uchendu died in April 2005 at 55. May her humble soul rest in peace.
It is still her who sang "Love Nwantinti" - released 1976. Nostalgia !!!! OmG
Did she die in a plane crash?
I love this song.Happy New year 2024.
I only remember Festac 77. I was 7 and I remember one notable actor dramatizing the part of the drunkard. I hope I am not mis-remembering Sha.
omokhowa 😂😂😂😂😍
You are very correct dear
Umuchu to the world. Your voice is irreplaceable . continue to rest in peace Nelly.
Reminds me of my primary school days..
Who's here in 21st of January 2020
Beautiful song n reminds me of Prof Sonny Oti of blessed memory.
who is listening, the good old days....love you Nelly!
People with this Nelly name are born musician, what a lovely piece. Ageless, I love this the good old days
Hearing it for the first time, I love it😚. 2024
Am just missing my father
Chai! I follow rock this track then oo! Thanks for uploading! Thank God, I am not a Waka about!!
Reminiscing about my childhood in Nigeria..... Thinking about NTA Enugu, Governor Jim Nwobodo and Army Children School Otukpo.... This is one of my father's favorites.... Splendid and Golden voice.... Rest in peace Queen of Music
I know Nelly Uchendu , it's a family talent, her father was a pianist in st thanks church umuchu. Of course Nelly followed family tradition.
A natural woman, rest in peace
Can’t stop listening to this since I was a child. Too much of class in this piece.
Takes me back to my childhood - we played this on the Sistaskonnections chat show (Amansan FM) today when discussing "The qualities of Mr Right"
OMG! this song takes me back to when i was a little girl, my dad used to play it. An evergreen classic! Thanks so much for sharing
Great song, one of the best inspirational Igbo songs. Rest on Nelly.
I heard this song for the first time in 1978
She reminds me of when Nigeria was still good and in its innocent stage
Oh my days u took me back, remembered my mum washing her cloths in 1987/88 and the radio will be playing this kai God oooooooo
I love the song and reading the comments got me all teary eyed for some reason.... God bless us all.
Here in 2020 in Japan, this song brings back memories from my childhood in Nigeria...beautiful vibes.
Am laughing so hard listening to this beautiful song. I used to memorize the lyrics and sing it over and over.. Good memories.
I moss Nelly so much. She entertained an Un greatful Nation. May her Soul rest in peace 💕👏🏽
Evergreen voice, classical soul music blended with story with lots of meaning.
A star that continues to shine. Your gospel song HOSSANA( Okem ka Chineke bu) has been my childhood favorite and up till today it's still treasured by me
Memory refresher, thank you Jesus. RIP Nelly Uchendu