Nigeria 80 [CD]

Various Artists - Nigeria 80 [CD]

Strut presents Nigeria 80, the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70

series, diving deep into the explosive sound world of 1980s Nigeria A 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 Nico Mbarga 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 to modern Afrobeats touchpoints like Starboy's 'Soco. '
 
Tracks

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