Twenty years after his tragic death in a motorcycle accident in Nigeria, the legacy of Prince Nico Mbarga, creator of the hit song “Sweet Mother,” remains largely unnoticed by global media outlets. Despite selling over 13 million copies in Africa, surpassing The Beatles’ bestseller, his life story is condensed to a mere four paragraphs online. Mbarga’s tumultuous journey from fleeing the Biafran War as a teenager to mastering the guitar in Cameroon is a story of resilience and talent often overshadowed by mainstream media. His impact on African music is undeniable, yet largely unrecognized on a global scale.
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