Nigeria 80 [2LP]

Various Artists – Nigeria 80 [2LP]

Nigeria 80 continues Strut’s exploration of Nigerian popular music, focusing on the 1980s. Its eleven vinyl selections draw together highlife, juju, Afrobeat, reggae and fusion, with artists including Prince Nico Mbarga, Sir Victor Uwaifo and Evi-Edna Ogholi. Double-vinyl edition.

Track listing

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. Advice / Oge Chi Kanma - I.C. Rock

5. We Have Got It - Mansour

6. The World - Evi-Edna Ogholi

7. Soko Soko - Prince David Bull & His Professional Seagulls Dance Band

8. Ije Love Pt. 2 - General Franco-Lee Ezute & His Harmony Kings International Band

9. Yo-Pop Music - Segun Adewale & His Superstars International

10. Se Rere - Lekan Animashaun

11. Apama - Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & His Anaedeonu Band

Genre: Afrobeat, Highlife, Juju, African Music.