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. ” 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