Sung in Ibibio language of Akwa Ibom State in southeastern Nigeria. About a man suffering while his wife takes advantage of him. He goes to work in rags while his wife dresses in fine clothes and goes out to eat with another man. Finally, he must speak up and tell people to look at what she’s done.
(français)
Langue Ibibio de l’état d’Akwa Ibom au sud-est du Nigeria. L’histoire d’un homme qui souffre pendant que sa femme profite de lui. Il part au travail avec ses vêtements sales et déchirés pendant que sa femme s’achète des belles robes pour sortir avec un autre. Finalement il ne peut plus se taire.
from
Afrobeat Highlife Crossing,
released September 20, 2019
Composed and arranged by Chief Udoh Essiet & Sherry Margolin ©2019 SACEM
Lead vocals, Drums, Percussion, and Backing Vocals: Chief Udoh Essiet
Backing Vocals, Rhodes: Sherry Margolin
Backing Vocals: “Koko” Monique Ouadjah
Bass: Mawena Luc Montenary
Tenor Guitar: Oghene Kologbo
Rhythm Guitar: Julien Raulet
Trumpet: Bruno Gautheron
Alto Sax: Sébastien Buchholz
Tenor Sax: Roger Kom
Trombone: Patrice Caussidery
Baritone Sax: Benjamin "Lonitompic" Kurpisz
Mixed at Uwem Music Studios by Sherry Margolin & Chief Udoh Essiet with invaluable mentorship from Mixer Mark Williams
Mastered at Studio B Mastering in Charlotte NC by Dave Harris