Nigeria 80 [LP]

Various Artists - Nigeria 80 [LP]

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. ” A1. Side A A2. Akugbue Nwa Ewu – Paulson Kalu & His Stars 25 International A3. Ocheme Mia – Prince Nico Mbarga & His New Rocafil Jazz A4. Ayubele – Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis B1. Advice / Oge Chi Kanma – I.C. Rock B2. We Have Got It – Mansour B3. The World – Evi-Edna Ogholi C1. Soko Soko – Prince David Bull & His Professional Seagulls Dance Band C2. Ije Love Pt. 2 – General Franco-Lee Ezute & His Harmony Kings International Band C3. Yo-Pop Music – Segun Adewale & His Superstars International D1. Se Rere – Lekan Animashaun D2. Apama – Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & His Anaedeonu Band