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Enak banget dangdut akustik eko sukarno full album. Guitar boy, if you see mami water, never never you run away. National museum of african art can pay their respects to the water spirit mami wata pidgin english for mother water. Even after three decades of reign as highlife maestro, guitar boy, as he is fondly called, sir victor uwaifo, has remained relevant on the nigerian music scene by reason of his evergreen.

He also served as commissioner for arts and culture in edo state under the government of lucky igbinedion. Before we proceed, you must first of all administer the mami wata tests also known as the mermaid spirit test in a number of churches, a frankly misleading term, since it is wellknown that mami and papi watas are very much corporeal 1 mcain. If you see mami water ohh, if you see mami water ohh, never never you run away, ehh, ehh, sing that song of love, sweet, i love you. Early in his career, he was a member of bobby bensons highlife band. Myth of mermaids is popular all around the world, but the african water spirit mami wata remained respected and celebrated from the time before the african nations came in contact with europe, through the ages, and even up to today where she is venerated in west, central, southern africa and the diaspora in americas. Arts for water spirits in africa and its diasporas was first exhibited at uclas fowler museum, and then in madison, wisconsin, where i saw the exhibition in november. Even after three decades of reign as highlife maestro, guitar boy, as he is fondly called, sir victor uwaifo, has remained relevant on the nigerian music scene by reason of his evergreen songs, like mami water, guitar boy, and many others. She is the ultimate water spirit, thats why shes called mother water. I thought it was a joke, and then she called my name, never you run away, victor. She represented one of the most powerful goddesses in the african. Mami wata the spirit of the white woman a film by tobias wendl and daniela weise germany 1988 45 min. As a solo artist, uwaifo made history in nigeria when he was awarded the first gold record.

She can exist in the form of indigenous african water spirits known as mami watas and papi watas or assume aspects of a hindu deity or a christian saint without sacrificing her identity. Sir victor uwaifo mon born 1 march 1941 is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. The project develops capacity through a dual approach, by providing knowledge sharing and training to practitioners, and by applying the iom tools in pilot projects. Uwaifo made history in nigeria when he won the first golden record in. Since the fifteenth century, the water spirit mami wata has taken many forms and names. Pictures, songs and stories scarcely a country on the west african coast where one does not encounter mami wata. This sacred religion is as old as africa herself, and is considered the legitimate religion of mamaisis by many of its adherents. Download sir victor uwaifo guitar boy mami water mp3 by musicafrica online free from desktop or your mobile device on mino. Music legend sir victor uwaifo clocks 76 shakarasquare.

See more ideas about mermaids and mermen, merfolk and mermaid art. Everybody and their mama is claiming to have mami wata and can initiate you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own. A water spirit widely known across africa and the african diaspora, her origins are said to lie overseas, although she has been. Guitar boy guitar boy if you see mami water ohh, if you see mami water ohh, never neve. Bronze lion for direction in craft silver at young director award. We grew up hearing different tales of mami wata, a water spirit, found in many riverside and coastal communities in west africa.

She is beautiful, powerful, mysterious, dangerous, protective, nurturing and sensual. It is equally applied to male and female water deities, and also to divine pairs. Honestly, there is enough disagreement in the academic literature about the origins and interpretation of the character, that one would do well to consult with an expert in west african religion and culture to. Sir victor uwaifo guitar boy recorded version youtube. You cannot just call upon the blood, the blood, the blood, and believe that this red thing is going to come and help you. Sir victor uwaifo mon born 1 march 1941 is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and. If you find the biography content factually incorrect or highly offensive you can edit this article at wikipedia.

Before god sent us, i saw us in a vision fighting against this massive spirit they call mami wata. As we wish him a very happy birthday, we would like to take a look at some of his greatest works over the years. His bestknown songs, guitar boy and mami water were a huge hit in 1966. This is likely because the name mami wata has come to be applied to local water deities who retain their distinct characteristics. If you see mami water video music download womusic.

Some even come to me inquiring about someone that they are about to spend their money with to initiate into mami wata here in the diaspora. He was a contemporary of segun bucknor, and they were both among the. The appearance of her hair ranges from straight, curly to kinky black and combed straight back. Mami wata is the goddess of water, beauty, wealth and healing, who presides over the oceans and seas of the african continent. These water goddesses represent a universal theme of the supreme mother water goddess in igbo cosmology. Arts for water spirits in africa and its diasporas.

Mami water was inspired by an encounter which he has long maintained. It features 22 yearold transkei surfer, avuyile ndamase. Stunning photos of pastor chris okoties daughter celebrities nairaland. I first read eghosa imasuens beautiful short story, which gives a glimpse into mami wata, a few weeks ago, but this post was inspired by my sister who told me about a short nigeria film, nkiru, which delves deeper into the mystery of the legend of the mami wata. The mami wata project will strengthen national and regional activities to capture the value of marine and coastal ecosystems. His bestknown songs, guitar boy and mami water, were a huge hit in 1966. I guess i took to heart the words in a famous song by the nigerian musician sir victor uwaifo. T he path of mami wata is both ancient and the path of the avatar, the sage, prophetess, prophet, mystic, and the yaya tunde of africa amongst others. Mami wata arts for water spirits in africa and its diasporas henry john drewal with contributions by marilyn houlberg, bogumil jewsiewicki, john w. Doing this in collaboration with existing centers of. Guitar boy guitar boy if you see mami water ohh, if you see mami water ohh, never never you run. Mammy water stunning photos of pastor chris okoties.

Nunley, and jill salmons eeh, if you see mami wata, never you run away msir victor uwaifo, guitar boy, 1967 ami wata. Mmmg artiste selebobo unveils his first official single of the year 2018 titled topic. There are many local water goddesses in igboland besides ogbuide or uhammiri. Apparently the lyrics come from something that uwaifo claims happened to him in the 60s. This section of the exhibition presents a broad overview of some of the movements, images, and ideas that have played major roles in the arts for mami wata. Sir victor uwaifo received the inspiration to write the song from an encounter with a mermaid which he calls mami wata one night on the lagos bar beach in 1967. Posts about mami water written by exposingthedarkness.

At once beautiful, protective, seductive, and dangerous, the water spirit mami wata mother water is celebrated throughout much of africa and the african atlantic. Mami wata, often portrayed with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish, is at once beautiful, jealous, generous, seductive, and potentially deadly. Sir victor uwaifo is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor born in benin city, edo state, nigeria in 1941, he is famous for his ekassa music. Guitar boy guitar boy if you see mami water ohh, if you see mami water ohh, never never you run away, ehh, ehh. A rich array of arts surrounds her, as well as a host of other aquatic spiritsall honoring the essential, sacred nature of water.

If you see mami water ohh, if you see mami water ohh, never never you run away, ehh, ehh, never run away with your wife ohh. Mami wata has become a buzz word here in the diaspora. Sir, victor a multi talented nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor who plays the xylophone, sax, clarinet, piano, guitar, bass guitar and many other musical instruments. Governor obaseki recalled how, in his heydays, uwaifo crooned such masterpieces as guitar boy, joromi, and mami water, adding that his innovative rhythms such as shadow. This book traces the visual cultures and histories of mami wata and other african water divinities. Once youre logged in, you see your favorites on the my high page. He records under the name sir victor uwaifo his bestknown songs, guitar boy and mami water, were a huge hit in 1966. If you have an account, you can save artworks, create maps, and find out about events that might interest you. Guitar boy guitar boy if you see mami water ohh, if you see mami. She said to him, guitar boy, if you see mammy wata, never never you run away.

It is an ancient tradition that transcends race, class and gender. Victor uwaifo is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Deedan episode 4 aplus dramas sanam saeed mohib mirza ajab gul rasheed pakistani drama. Today, joins the world to celebrate legendary sir victor uwaifo, proudly one of nigerias living legends in the music world as he turns a year older.