Prince Nico Mbarga ~ "Christiana"

[@amiarachristiana5397]

I just remembered this song today and decided to search it and here it is😊 My name is Christiana my dad use to play this song alot for me when i was younger 😅 Now I'm playing it for my daughter 😂😂

[@esthermercer7275]

Still listening to it in 2024..!! I am playing it to my young babies and enjoying and dancing it with great merriment 😁😂..!! Playing the Christiana bit of it. I was too young to know his history but he impacted the young old and very old. He is / was a LEGEND. The man had great talent. Ah I cannot forget sweet mother…the record and words are EVERGREEN. It was my Mon’s favourite and I sang it to her and made sure she knew she was so loved before she changed her address to Heavens..!! Continue to rest in peace Mom😢😊😘

[@AlejandraCorrea-yz9dl]

Legend prince nico mbarga R.I.P.

[@MarcosSilva-w9o]

I was eighting years old when this song arrives in my Country.

[@ndukwecorner]

My late Father's favourite song because my mother's name is Christiana. Continue to rest in the Lord Prince Uche Dike. We miss you so much, Daddy.

[@NaijaKat]

This song is in the Igbo Language, So he is Nigerian. He is a Cameroonian and also a Nigerian. But most importantly, HE IS AN AFRICAN. God Bless AFRICA

[@MercyAluMusic]

He is a Nigerian. His father is from Nigeria. He was brought up in Nigeria. We can say there is a link to Cameroon because of his mother's origin. But he is a Nigerian, no complication there.

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

Nico Mbarga was born (in Abakaliki), bred, died and buried in Biafra / Igboland and sang both in English and Igbo. His great song "Sweet Mother" was inspired by a real woman - his Igbo mother. Maximum respect to Igbo women.

[@geo72740]

@@MercyAluMusic wrong, his father is from Cameroon

[@francoisesaraka5872]

@@MercyAluMusic P

[@georgewalker2831]

@@annefranciselizabeth3840 and to Africa women world wide

[@Lucia49660]

I AM THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF ST LUCIA, AND I GREW UP ON THESE SONGS. ON MOTHERS DAY PEOPLE WOULD DANCE TO THESE SONGS AND STILL DO. 2021❤❤💃💃💃💃👍👍👍

[@georgewalker2831]

Jd and long may that continue

[@MrAfp20400]

Sons and daughters of Africa although some don’t want to acknowledge their African ancestry.

[@Anonymox_Gaming]

I’m still jamming to this song 🎶

[@larrysaba9572]

I grew up on his music. As a young guitarist, I loved his style of music, especially the guitar lines, which greatly influenced my way of soloing in African music.

[@kafuideymc]

My brother Larry! Yes this sound really grooves

[@ikennauchendu7624]

My mom used to sing this song when I was young. Glad I found it.

[@ChristILove-qu6xm]

my name is Christiana...grew up listening to this song!!! that was my jam..lol

[@georgefahnbulleh3694]

Those were the good old days when young people were happy with each other and having fun every weekend

[@rosemondflavius3998]

there is a small island in the caribbean name st lucia we love his songs

[@IkesLionsDen]

Rosemond Flavius wow interesting. I had no idea African music was being played over there

[@godlovefunwingwa911]

Hi christiana

[@sanguy20]

Christiana hmmm,so you were the culprit who betrayed Prince Nico Mbarga?

[@AichaAicha-kw6ky]

Merci prince nico cette musique ma beaucoup marquée pendant mon enfance

[@sovklophy]

@LittleBreakfastTable: He's singing about a girl named christiana (Obviously). He paid for her to go to College in the United States, and she promised to marry him. When she came from college, she refused to marry him and said she would give him some money to marry another woman.

[@victorukiwah7082]

Great music ,any great biographies or autobiography that would ever be written in the 70s in Nigeria without a mention of this hit is incomplete. Then I was about 8years old.Nigeria was a country laddened and loaded with dreams and we were going to be the future leaders . Christiana took me back to those good ol’ days .May Christ take us out of the bondage the country faces today. O Christiana.

[@iwuanyanwupascal2135]

The man who never made money from his music.......A legend, that will forever be remembered in the heart of many. Although he has passed on but his music forever live.

[@ifeanyiuba2927]

iwuanyanwu pascal You're right. Sweet mother at its time was globally popular that it was reprised in many versions in other African countries, Europe and Caribbean. I remember Sony Okosun once confessed that the feat Nico achieved with sweet mother at the time inspired him and a host of other African acts.

[@cosmosgeoman]

He did at that time. Music industry got better in Nigeria and more rewarding

[@alainbeling1282]

Extraordinaire richesse culturelle et musicale de l'Afrique, mère de l'humanité ! Imaginez les années 70 et 80, avec des orchestres sublimes en Afrique, partout: Kinshasa, Lagos, Accra, Douala, Nairobi, Dar es Salam... Des vedettes à la pelle : Fela, Sunny Okosun, King Sonny À de, Oliver de Coque, pour le seul Nigeria ! A côté, Manu, Francis Bebey, Eboa Lottin et autres.. Et des équipes de football incroyables !

[@utomilanthephilosuffer4840]

i owe my parents a lot ....playing this song in 2015 reminds me when my dad plays it with wide stereo player...one old song a thousand memories ,,,early 90s....RIP to music today

[@BrunoPenda-kb4jm]

❤❤❤ cette merveilleuse chanson a bercé mon enfance... À chaque fois que je l'écoute,je pense à mon feu père 😭😭

[@Galidi1969]

Been listening to Prince Nico's music for almost 20 years. I'm still obsessed and will be forever.

[@georgewalker2831]

Gaid you are not the only one the man's songs are legendary

[@thisisziahassanrupu]

Love from Bangladesh for Price Nico Mbarga

[@abunawrobert]

Thankss🤗🤗

[@emmanuellawer9047]

Oh Prince your tongue shall never die. All your songs have no expiring period

[@kpamanda1307]

Toute l'Afrique a aimé cette chanson 👍👍

[@basilogbonna2697]

His dad is from Cameroon but his mother is from Abakaliki Nigeria. His success when he moved to Onitsha, south eastern Nigeria where he recorded his albums including this track sung in Igbo language of southeastern Nigeria

[@ojahojah8918]

Basil Ogbonna you lied here he is from ikom in cross river state Nigeria

[@ifeanyiuba2927]

Yeah. He lived and played in Onitsha. His jam place was Nicoline I think.

[@abunawrobert]

@@ojahojah8918 his dad is from Cameroon

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

@@ojahojah8918 He only established a hotel in Ikom, late in life after he left music. His mum was from Abakaliki. His great song "Sweet Mother" was inspired by a real woman - his Igbo mother. Maximum respect to Igbo women.

[@ndrifranckaimeyao121]

Depuis la Côte d'Ivoire en 2024, j'écoute cette chanson en boucle. Et j'adore !!!

[@ezekenneth247]

Old but gold

[@rockgirlsinger88]

hahaha,,,My name is Christiana and I've been looking for a song with my name in it for ages!loved this!hahahaa

[@musicphysics-mathematicsfu1840]

I named my girl Christiana!

[@ChristianaMaru3]

my name is christiana!!!!!! obviously. lmao

[@ChristianaMaru3]

@@musicphysics-mathematicsfu1840 Thats a really awesome name! (;

[@christianashoals1235]

Haha my friend showed me this song!

[@tobigoz]

Do you understand the meaning of the song?🤣🤣

[@louislebo259]

J étais en vacances à Douala à mon retour j avais croisé une christiana. Inoubliable ce morceau pour moi

[@grazzellian]

African philosopher musician. He was a wise man ahead of his time. A Legend . Even though I don't understand the language, it is moving.

[@looveontop]

Well, the story goes like this, he had a girl friend whose parents were poor. One day the girl, Christiana told him to train her because her parents could not afford to pay her school fees. He said ok, even if it meant that would study abroad, he was up to the task. So he began to pay her school fees and take care of her needs. Now, when Christiana had finished secondary school he asked her to get ready for their church wedding. Christiana told him that she is sorry, that she would give him money to marry another woman. He was shocked in disbelief. So started lamenting that Christiana had ruined him, he had spent all his money on her.

[@joeg3677]

sweet mother

[@chicgouanoubactep5301]

@@looveontop There is a similar song by Pierre Tchana in the Madumba language, Western Cameroon. In my eyes, it is Igbo/Bali?Bamileke philosophy. Thanks for the translation. In the 1980s. 1990s there was a bar in Makenene (Cameroon) playing almost only Prince Nico Mbarga,

[@musicphysics-mathematicsfu1840]

Quite nostalgia.I was in nursery school when this music took over the air waves!

[@tyetribbett3233]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (GODSTIME MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you............................

[@ofomen05]

I become sad when I play this very music because it reminds me of the old days in WESS (70's), when my girlfriend's name was Christiana. Sadly, she has passed away few years ago.

[@akedeoshioke3754]

Owen Ofori-mensah Rip to her also my sister Christiana past by so sad music

[@abunawrobert]

Sorry about that sir😔

[@MaryClaret]

actually i did some research on him and found he was born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father but grew up on Southeastern Nigeria, around Onitsha/Enugu area. All the same, his songs are wonderful. Thanks anyway

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

Nico Mbarga was born (in Abakaliki), bred, died and buried in Biafra / Igboland and sang both in English and Igbo. His great song "Sweet Mother" was inspired by a real woman - his Igbo mother. Maximum respect to Igbo women.

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

@the lion truther Your reference, please.

[@uchennaasumkonye3789]

wow wow am still playing this song in 2016 wow what a great song

[@priscadona8908]

What a beautiful piece of music. Listened to this song while growing up and it's still a jam each time!

[@blaisetando8045]

legends die but their songs lived on..October 2021 still enjoying it like a latest hit👏👏👏👏👏

[@zissouafanvi6423]

Waoow... Quel souvenir, grand bonheur du passé... 🦋❤️

[@georgesjuniorboissy8320]

Repose en paix combattant de l'humanité africaine, mention spéciale à toi Prince Nico Mbarga, des vrais star des années 70-80-90

[@melbournechurch234]

Love this song .....this man is from Ekpon in Edo state Nigeria and Cameroon

[@niiadjeilaryea2104]

i have loved this music since my child hood days, i still do. Jan. 2020.

[@tyetribbett3233]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (GODSTIME MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you............................

[@ifeakakenneth5296]

Listening from india sep 2024 Ur like on this comment will make me come back and smile in 2050

[@julesateba1818]

This álbum reminds me Onitcha in Anambra state of Nigéria 1979 ...the old good time which has gone .....

[@hectoreliascastaneztovar4881]

Me lo gozo en mi Barranquilla ,linda con prince Nico Este el mejor albun de todos los tiempos de la musica africana Y tenia que ser de Prince Nico el mejor

[@harriseze]

Wonderful eclestic sounds of yester-years! Takes me to years when I was a mere kid in Lagos, Nigeria. My wonderful Dad, uncle and aunt still very much around. This music was freely around providing for a very friendly and happy environment.

[@dr.joelambongang5624]

Is this legend alive? May God bless him where ever he is! Africa needs more of such philosophers. He certainly belonged to a generatikn far ahead of him!

[@ibrahimdeen5737]

Died in 97 ,on a motor cycle accident

[@jorgeernesto6652]

en colombia barranquilla prince nico es un idolo con su musica africana

[@angembala8427]

Your songs we never die my father

[@shikidorominada7866]

Who is still here in 2022 ? Sweet days ,those days 🔥

[@pp4great_emmy]

I respect Prince Nico, even though I didn't see him but his music remains the best.

[@yahyagarba8838]

Am happy to meet Prince Nico twice before he died. I was very small back then in Obubra when he visited one of his dancers in our Quarters (Hausa Quarters Apiapum). I rem how we were all over him. He came to the quarters and after 2 days we heard he is death. May His soul Rest In Perfect peace.

[@kwesi01]

This takes me back - wonderful days. Merci Millefois, Prince. God Bless You, and RIP.

[@ahmadoudrame404]

Walaye big respect to Prince Nico !!!

[@georgewalker2831]

First heard this song in a tailor shop Freetown Sierra Leone still sounds good may 2022

[@mensahfrankbentum1289]

This song just remind me of Pub bar (club de Africana) operated by a Nigerian called Mr lamidi Sanusi in Ghana in the late 70s.

[@tyetribbett3233]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (GODSTIME MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you............................

[@skybench100]

@@tyetribbett3233 scammer oshi! You no go take your life do better thing? Hopeless fraudster!

[@LindaPhilongs-rz4rg]

Prince Nico Mbarga, is from Obubura, in Cross River State. He grew up with his music in Ikom LGA of Cross River State. He died 1997

[@tommycook3383]

He is from Ikom, Cross River

[@nathanielyatessackloh5888]

This music continued to be my Ringling tune for all time

[@antonioseverino1687]

sou brasileiro, e adoro essas musicas, mim fez voltar no tempo 35 anos, Obrigado

[@Rafismorale]

tremendo tema me lo estoy gosando en cartagena colombia

[@sunnyoyakhire5686]

I grew up listening to this music

[@dozyanosike200]

Great memory!

[@MrCocoyam]

c'est une tuérie cette chanson, j'adore trop. love naija 4eva.

[@MrFestus2000]

this is the music i grew up with. while a little boy. Your lives within us still. love u

[@ikechukwuchukwuedo7067]

His death came to us as a big shock in 1997. He was knock down by a motorcyclist at Calabar, Cross River State, in Nigeria . May his soul rest in peace.

[@airdow]

"Prince Nico Mbarga was killed in a motorcycle accident on 23 June 1997 in Calabar while trying to buy spare parts for his car along the ever busy Mayne Avenue Road"

[@vincentkreme7654]

L EPOQUE DE LA MUSIQUE SENSEE ET DE LA VRAIE VIE

[@buffoloman]

SONG BRINGS BACK MEMORIES WHEN GROWING UP IN GHANA.

[@florentgaspard8947]

this song remind me when i was child ,in this time there was one pub near our house before closing they put this song. it's mean ,it'stime.

[@vickyahonzo731]

j adore cette chanson!

[@christianashoals1235]

My showed me this song since my name is christiana I love it

[@lizardon111]

Memoriesand more memories of growing up in Accra west Africa, Music that we all appreciate.

[@ekerenEkeren]

Very good music

[@mmesomaokogwu3318]

if you do this nowadays, the Christiana of today will kill and bury you

[@luxechannel9307]

Oh my Lord what a good song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yvestapaybouazo9587]

Afrian oddies,namely good recollections from the 70s!At chat time Princé Nico M'barga was on the pinnacle all over ivory coast

[@christiana3232]

My name is christiana..but don't understand song

[@victorvelaidesmadariaga4230]

sin duda alguna uno de los mejores albunes de este gran artista Prince Nico Mbarga album de Sweet Mother (NCA) grandes canciones

[@reelspilltv]

His father was Cameroonian, his mother was from Abakaliki, Enonyi State in Nigeria!!

[@bellysmith1494]

Exactly. U know him very well. The name Mbarga is from yaounde cameroon.

[@i1691]

musique dansante réussie avec un grand talent vocal.

[@2389630ANITA]

nick rameau faut pas dire ca, tu seras un jour vieux aussi et le chanteur était aussi jenue quand il a chanté, la musique est pour tous

[@mauricedesaxesilenounjapa2144]

Prince ooooh...thank you for all. Test in peace ... .

[@clintonnzekwue7184]

Song with deep meaning...

[@ifeanyiuba2927]

Great song. It even had a video at that time. Range Rover was used by the Christiana benefactor in the video.

[@tyetribbett3233]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (GODSTIME MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you............................

[@rasheedmohammed4865]

Heavy Jazz. Good Old Days

[@bisgos]

One of the unsung hero of the modern African music...

[@okekeanselm2526]

Waooo wat a music

[@rodriguegbahou4170]

j'étais tout petit mais j'ai vu mes grands frères danser ça ,ils appelaient ça boum

[@jet7865]

Souvenir souvenir!!

[@pericles0099]

más que excelente...

[@francisonyeayana6397]

Nice

[@BriceNitcheu]

Yes! This is what we call Music.

[@hectoreliascastaneztovar4881]

Mis tiempos de TIMBALERO corretiendolo a donde fuera

[@champainsaphir5247]

👍 nice

[@agneskoubikani7374]

akie de prince nico

[@etiennenarcissekouadiokoff9859]

ah ces musiques d'autre fois bcp de nostalgie que le temps appartient vraiment à dieu car lui seul vie le passé le présent le futur et pour l'éternité.

[@felixnazy]

Wow

[@clintonenow1843]

Who's here in 2025? Rest in peace legend

[@ClementSithat]

Ah le bon vieux temps 😢, Avec le diable de Sassou au pouvoir on ne vivra plus jamais ça 😢😢😢

[@FokaarnoAutravail]

Ils faut grandir avec les grands parents pour connaître cette musique comme moi

[@celestinochou4750]

J'apprécie beaucoup ce morceau c'est mon préféré

[@michealatangana4320]

J'apprécie l'époque de mon grand père par rapport à la modernisation

[@Ocho430]

just check out the story line, very interesting, not this rubbish Nigeria musicians are singing now.

[@bellysmith1494]

I love his story. His father was from yde Cameroon and mother from Nigeria.

[@PARLONZON2010]

MON DIEU MON DIEU LES ANNEE 1980 A KIBOUENDE EX BARATIER QUARTIER MAYAKA AVEC RADIO LOMA... CONGO BRAZZAVILLE

[@20ckpwt18]

l'Afrique, ma belle Afrique

[@patrickabiola7728]

Nico Mbaga's sweet mother will ever remain Super Classic!

[@medardgnagbe7328]

Cette musique me rappelle ma classe de cm2 à guessabo

[@AwaboyOfficial]

Lagendary

[@etiennenyamsamba2966]

Je me rappelle le marché mokolo Yaoundé