Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos

Strut presents an expanded edition of the groundbreaking Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos compilation, celebrating 25 years since the original album release.

Nigeria 70 explores 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 1970s: 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. This expanded edition dives further into the era with tracks previously only available on the original CD release, from William Onyeabor, BLO, Tony Allen and more.

LP 1
A1. Orlando Julius and His Afro Sounders – Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 and 2)
A2. Segun Bucknor and 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 and Africa 70 – Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)
C2. Tunji Oyelana and The Benders – Ifa
C3. Ofo The Black Company – Allah Wakbarr
D1. The Funkees – Dancing Time
D2. Monomono – Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
D3. Bala Miller and The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika – Ikon Allah
 
LP 3
E1. Sir Victor Uwaifo and His Melody Maestroes – Akayan Ekassa
E2. Shina Williams and His African Percussionists – Agboju Logun
F1. Gasper Lawal – Kita Kita
F2. King Sunny Ade and 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 and His African Messengers – No Discrimination
H2. William Onyeabor – Better Change Your Mind
H3. Bongos Ikwue – Woman Made The Devil