Sir Bright Chimezie, known for shaping the highlife genre since the 1980s with his unique “Zigima Sound,” has released his latest single, “Ozongali”. A singer, songwriter and cultural voice from the Igbo heartland, Chimezie has consistently used music to reflect everyday life, mixing wit, wisdom and rhythm.
His newest track, “Ozongali,” continues that tradition, offering a warm and graceful highlife love song rooted in respect and partnership.
Chimezie opens the song with a promise of devotion, declaring, “I am going to love you always, I am going to stand by you always”. The chorus, “Ozongadi ya zoro,” celebrates the “right woman” as a crucial source of peace and support.
The lyrics draw on Igbo proverbs, such as “Di na nwanyi gbaa izu, isi ji agho anya nri” (when husband and wife agree, the home overflows with food and happiness), portraying love not as grand drama but as daily harmony.
Produced by Masterkraft, “Ozongali” features Bright Chimezie’s signature blend of traditional highlife instrumentation and a gentle, danceable rhythm. Horns, percussion and guitar lines weave together as his calm, assured voice guides listeners through a vision of love built on unity. By the song’s end, the repeated chant of “Ozongadi” becomes a communal celebration, inviting all to honour the quiet strength of a good partnership.
The single is now available to stream.
