Nigeria 70: The Definitive Guide To 1970s Funky Lagos

3 LP TRANSLUCENT GREEN VINYL Strut proudly presents a special edition repress of the groundbreaking ‘Nigeria 70’ compilation, now available on translucent green vinyl 3LP to celebrate the label’s 25th Anniversary. First released in 2001, Nigeria 70 was a pioneering compilation that delved 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. ‘Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970’s Funky Lagos’ showcases the vibrant diversity of the Lagos scene, reflecting the eclectic musical influences of the time. The compilation includes elements of psychedelic rock, from the heavily fuzzed-out sounds of Ofo & the Black Companys “Allah Wakbarr” to BLOs hauntingly serene “Chant to Mother Earth.” The influence of late 1970s and early 80s disco can be heard in tracks like Joni Haastrups 1977 “Greetings” and Shina Williams & His African Percussionists 1984 electro-funk track “Agboju Logun,” all while maintaining a strong Afrobeat foundation. Beloved by collectors and dancefloor enthusiasts, Nigeria 70 is rich with soul, humanity, and a broad spectrum of the regions musical talent. It has inspired a new wave of labels and releases, introducing the 1970s Lagos scene to a new generation of soul, funk, and dance music fans. This special edition of ‘Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970’s Funky Lagos’ features the original artwork and liner notes, pressed on translucent green vinyl across 3LPs. TRACKLISTING 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 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 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)