Various Artists - Nigeria 80 Various Artists
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Strut presents Nigeria 80, the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70 series, diving deep into the explosive sound world of 1980s Nigeria.
Following the global impact of 2001's Nigeria 70, which helped introduce rare Nigerian recordings to international audiences, Nigeria 80 continues the journey, unearthing a rich, restless, and wildly creative decade of music from Lagos to Enugu. Despite economic instability and restrictive political conditions in the 1980's, Nigeria’s music industry flourished, driven by a growing network of independent labels such as Tabansi and Phonodisk, which championed local artists and expanded creative freedom. The 1980s also marked a significant rise in visibility for female artists, with trailblazers like Onyeka Onwenu helping to reshape the landscape and open doors for a new generation of performers, writers, and producers.
Nigeria 80 showcases the extraordinary breadth of this era, with all tracks reissued here for the first time. The compilation brings together essential recordings from across Nigeria’s musical spectrum: highlife greats Victor Uwaifo and Nico Mbarga appear alongside Paulson Kalu, whose personal favourite “Akugbue Nwa Ewu” stands out as a prime example of the style. Prince David Bull’s “Soko Soko” (later reinterpreted in Starboy’s Afrobeats hit “Soco”) features as a key touchpoint between eras. Segun Adewale delivers a driving juju workout, while Lekan Animashaun, longtime bandleader of Africa 70, contributes a late-era Afrobeat classic produced in collaboration with Fela Kuti.
The compilation also highlights more experimental and hybrid sounds, from I.C. Rock’s proto–hip hop gem “Advice” to Evi-Edna Ogholi’s self-produced reggae statement “The World”. The set closes with “Apama” by Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri, the “Apama Boy” from Achi in eastern Nigeria, featuring hypnotic vocals and percussion from his Anaedeonu band.
CD Digipak
Includes a 16-page booklet with artist photos and liner notes by Francis Gooding. Compiled by Duncan Brooker. Audio restoration by See Why Audio. Mastered by The Carvery.
Black Vinyl 2LP
Housed in a gatefold sleeve. Compiled by Duncan Brooker. Audio restoration by See Why Audio. Mastered by The Carvery.
US Indies Exclusive Red Vinyl 2LP
Compiled by Duncan Brooker. Audio restoration by See Why Audio. Mastered by The Carvery.
Track List
CD
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
7. Oge Chi Kanma – I.C. Rock
8. The World – Evi-Edna Ogholi
9. Oke Mi Ye – Stella Monye
10. Se Rere – Lekan Animashaun
11. Apama – Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & His Anaedeonu Band
12. Yo-Pop Music – Segun Adewale & His Superstars International
13. Soko Soko – Prince David Bull & His Professional Seagulls Dance Band
14. Ije Love Pt. 2 – General Franco-Lee Ezute & His Harmony Kings International Band
2LP
Side A
A1 - Akugbue Nwa Ewu – Paulson Kalu & His Stars 25 International
A2 - Ocheme Mia – Prince Nico Mbarga & His New Rocafil Jazz
A3 - Ayubele – Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis
Side B
B1 - Advice
B2 - Oge Chi Kanma – I.C. Rock
B3 - We Have Got It – Mansour
B4 - The World – Evi-Edna Ogholi
Side C
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
Side D
D1 - Se Rere – Lekan Animashaun
D2 - Apama – Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & His Anaedeonu Band
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