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

3LP Set, Limited to 500 Copies

Strut's repress of one of the all-time classic compilations of Afro-funk and Afrobeat, the first volume of the mighty Nigeria 70 series. Originally released in 2001 and assembled over a three-week trip to Lagos, it documents the explosive era when domestic bands fused traditional highlife and juju with funk, soul, rock and disco — spotlighting Fela Kuti, Segun Bucknor, Joni Haastrup's Monomono, Orlando Julius, Peter King, Victor Uwaifo, the Lijadu Sisters, William Onyeabor and more. This pressing is limited to 500 copies and includes the full CD version plus the bonus CD audio documentary within the package.

Features

• Number of Discs: 3
• Limited to 500 copies
• Includes full CD version and bonus CD audio documentary
• Extensive sleeve notes by John Armstrong
• Label: Strut

Track Listing

Disc One:

1. Koola Lobitos – Ololufe Mi
2. Monomono – Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
3. Blo – Chant to Mother Earth
4. Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70 – Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)
5. Tunji Oyelana & The Benders – Ifa
6. Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds of Afrika – Ikon Allah
7. Segun Bucknor & His Revolution – La La La
8. Peter King – Shango
9. Tony Allen & His Afro Messengers – No Discrimination
10. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes – Akayan Ekassa
11. William Onyeabor – Better Change Your Mind
12. Bongos Ikwue – Woman Made the Devil

Disc Two:

1. Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders – Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Ofo The Black Company – Allah Wakbarr
3. Sahara All Stars Band Jos – Enjoy Yourself
4. The Funkees – Dancing Time
5. Afro Cult Foundation – The Quest
6. Joni Haastrup – Greetings
7. Gasper Lawal – Kita Kita
8. Lijadu Sisters – Orere Elejigbo
9. Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70 – Upside Down
10. Shina Williams & His African Percussionists – Agboju Logun
11. King Sunny Ade & His African Beats – Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental)

Disc Three: Nigeria 70 – The Documentary (one-hour audio documentary)