From Enugu With Love: 5 Anthems

Jidenna

Enugu is the unofficial "capital" of the South East and is probably the most ethnically diverse city in that neck of the woods.

The town has given many things to talk about from the legendary Rangers Football Club to its beautiful scenery and not to mention its history of musical talent.

The story of Nigerian music would be incomplete without the repertoire of some famous artistes who either lived in, grew up or came of age in the Coal City. The likes of Sonny Okosun, William Onyeabor, Nelly Uchendu, Tuface Idibia and Celestine Ukwu are just a sprinkling. Start on the likes of Flavour Nabania and we'll be at this all day.

Here are 5 Enugu anthems from the last couple of years that we love silly. Enjoy!

1. UKWU (2010) By Flavour Nabania

    Awesome joint collabo by Flavour and Stormrex. This song was on rotation for years...no kidding. No video sha but we still love it.

2.  ALOBAM (2014) By Phyno
     Guys pasa nogbe! Monster hit that created a movement. You know the rest no need to go on...

3. DIKE TURUGO (2011) By Mr. Raw Featuring Ransome, Minista Busta & Phyno 

    Banger!!! The first and last time this writer ever heard the crunk genre of rap delivered in Igbo. If

    you heard Igbo crunk anywhere else drop a comment and let us know. Featuring Enugu's finest including an about to blow Phyno.

4. GOOD OR BAD (2008) By J Martins Featuring P Square & Timaya

    Okay we concede only J Martins is the Enugu cat in this equation. All the same this song changed the face of popular music for years in Nigeria and earns itself a perch on our list.

5. ANAM ACHI KWANU By Illbliss Featuring Phyno

    Amazing how Phyno sneaks into three songs on our list.

BonusTrack - CLASSIC MAN By Jidenna

Though Jidenna probably hasnt been in Enugu since he was 13 years old he still grew up on okpa like any bonafide Enugu kid and still reps his roots.