Various Artists – Nigeria 80 [CD]

Description

Strut presents Nigeria 80, the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70series, diving deep into the explosive sound world of 1980s NigeriaA landmark compilation exending on Strut’s acclaimed Nigeria 70 series.First-time official reissues of standout tracks spanning highlife, juju,Afrobeat, reggae, and early fusion sounds – from Victor Uwaifo and NicoMbarga to Evi-Edna Ogholi and I.C. Rock.Highlighting the rise of Nigeria’s independent labels and pioneering artists(including Onyeka Onwenu), connecting classic Nigerian sounds tomodern Afrobeats touchpoints like Starboy’s ‘Soco.’

Tracklist:

1. Akugbue Nwa Ewu Paulson Kalu ; His Stars 25 International
2. Ocheme Mia Prince Nico Mbarga ; His New Rocafil Jazz
3. Ayubele Sir Victor Uwaifo ; His Titibitis
4. Eyi Yato Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey ; His Inter-Reformers Band
5. We Have Got It Mansour
6. Advice / Oge Chi Kanma I.C. Rock
7. The World Evi-Edna Ogholi
8. Oke Mi Ye Stella Monye
9. Se Rere Lekan Animashaun
10. Apama Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri ; His Anaedeonu Band
11. Yo-Pop Music Segun Adewale ; His Superstars International
12. Soko Soko Prince David Bull ; His Professional Seagulls Dance Band
13. Ije Love Pt. 2 General Franco-Lee Ezute ; His Harmony Kings International Band

UPC: 4062548141290
Label: Strut Records
Release Date: 9.11.26
Format: CD