[Pre Order] Various Artists - Nigeria 80 - Red LP *

Release Date: September 11, 2026

Indie Exclusive red vinyl 2LP — Strut opens the sequel to its landmark Nigeria 70 series, digging into the explosive sound world of 1980s Nigeria.

Nigeria 80 is the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70 series, extending Strut's acclaimed run into a new decade. It collects first-time official reissues of standout tracks spanning highlife, juju, Afrobeat, reggae and early fusion — from Victor Uwaifo and Nico Mbarga to Evi-Edna Ogholi and I.C. Rock.

The compilation traces the rise of Nigeria's independent labels and pioneering artists, connecting classic Nigerian sounds to modern Afrobeats touchpoints.

Features

• Red vinyl — Indie Exclusive
• 2LP compilation
• First-time official reissues spanning highlife, juju, Afrobeat, reggae and early fusion
• Label: Strut

Track Listing

1. Paulson Kalu — Akugbue Nwa Ewu
2. Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz International — Ocheme Mia
3. Sir Victor Uwaifo — Ayubele
4. Jimmy Johnson — Ekute
5. Mansour Shuaibu — We Have Got It
6. I.C. Rock — Advice / Oge Chi Kanma
7. Evi-Edna Ogholi — The World
8. Stella Monye — Oke Mi Ye
9. Lekan Animashaun — Se Rere
10. Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & His Anaedeonu — Apama
11. Segun Adewale — Yo-Pop Music
12. Prince David Bull — Soko Soko
13. General Franco Lee Ezute & His Harmony Kings International Band — Ije Love Pt. 2