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Various Artists - Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos Various Artists

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Expanded Vinyl 4LP with a 12-page oversized booklet.

Condition: Brand New
Release date: Jan 15, 2027
Catalogue number: STRUT44LPB
Barcode: 4062548151121
Format: Expanded 4LP + 12-page oversized booklet

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Strut proudly presents a long-awaited expanded edition of the groundbreaking Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos compilation, to celebrate 25 years since the original album release.

Nigeria 70 is a pioneering compilation that delves deeply into Lagos' vibrant music scene, where local artists blended highlife and traditional rhythms with soul, funk, rock, and jazz.

While Western audiences were already acquainted with Fela Kuti, this album highlighted other influential Nigerian musicians and bandleaders of the '70s: Joni Haastrup, Peter King, Segun Bucknor, Bala Miller, Blo, King Sunny Ade, Tunji Oyelana, and many more.

Subsequent volumes continued to explore the rich landscape of Afrobeat, juju, funk, and soul, unearthing a treasure trove of Nigerian tracks.

Now, this expanded 4LP edition dives further into the era with tracks that were previously only available on the original CD release from William Onyeabor, BLO, Tony Allen and more.

"One of the most contextually important collections of the genre." - Pitchfork – 9/10

Track List:

LP 1
A1. Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders – Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2)
A2. Segun Bucknor & His Revolution – La La La
A3. Lijadu Sisters – Orere Elejigbo
B1. Peter King – Shango
B2. Sahara All Stars Band Jos – Enjoy Yourself

LP 2
C1. Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70 – Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)
C2. Tunji Oyelana & The Benders – Ifa
C3. Ofo The Black Company – Allah Wakbarr
D1. The Funkees – Dancing Time
D2. Monomono – Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
D3. Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika – Ikon Allah

LP 3
E1. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes – Akayan Ekassa
E2. Shina Williams & His African Percussionists – Agboju Logun
F1. Gasper Lawal – Kita Kita
F2. King Sunny Ade & His African Beats – Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental)

LP 4
G1. BLO – Chant To Mother Earth
G2. Joni Haastrup – Greetings
G3. Afro Cult Foundation – The Quest
H1. Tony Allen & His African Messengers – No Discrimination
H2. William Onyeabor – Better Change Your Mind
H3. Bongos Ikwue – Woman Made The Devil

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Format: Expanded 4LP + 12-page oversized booklet

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