One World - Mama And Papa (Full Album) 

Folks, I had the privilege of Speaking with Ani Hofner Umebuani (the enigmatic songwriter and singer) of One World a few days ago. He lives in the city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Unfortunately, he suffered from stroke recently which has limited his mobility and speech. Please let's remember him in our thoughts and prayers. These guys touched our lives with their music and we should be thankful to them for the joy and energy they gave us.

Great song. One can adopt a child but no one can adopt father or mother.

Wow..... it’s soooooo good to find one world again. So much nostalgia. I never thought I’ll ever hear these guys again. Thanks to the uploader

Why the hell did I think One Word made only three albums? Mama and Papa I knew about, even loved it, just didn't know it was an album title. Their first Reggae work? Nah! Even Just a Little Smile is Reggaeish. Radio stations used it to sign off programmes but it was actually a melancholic love song. One World were brilliant! Now I get it, it's really a Reggae album but with the unmistakable One World flavour. Great memories, great post!!! Immense thanks for sharing.

Wonderful disco! I loved all the songs! I am passionate about African songs, mainly funk and reggae! Thanks for sharing !

I finally found the title song, 'Mama And Papa'. Thanks so much Chubb Dandy's. Possibly nearly 40 years, the last time I heard this song. Thanks for uploading.

This album came at a time One World was trying to find their identity. They had experimented with rugged afro rock, afro funk and pop but never quite cut it commercially despite developing a huge cult followership that never propelled them into stardom. Individually talented musicians in their own rights but was overtaken by the rapid influx of disco and reggae. Mama and Papa album was a wayward attempt at reggae which, in my opinion, caused the demise and gradual disintegration of the band. I like their early releases such their debut album, "Victory" & "Movement." They had a powerful stage presence and their fans adored them. They're now memories of yesterday.

Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed albums...this album Mama and papa gave them back some respect, but after this album they went and went and went, until Sweet Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN, Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD (nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music all time, by the time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great musicians of a time no doubt...

But the shift to Reggae is something to be examined