Prince Nico Mbarga is a musician of Nigerian and Camerounian parentage. He is most famous for his 'Sweet Mother' hit, a tribute to all mothers which has been one of Africa's most popular songs ever. Through his band, he helped popularize highlife while incorporating traditional styles from across the West African sub-region. He made his professional debut with Melody Orchestra in 1970 before he formed his own band called Rocafil Jazz, with which he one-time recorded 9 albums in 6 years.
