Doing It in Lagos: Boogie, Pop & Disco in 1980s Nigeria

by Various Artists

Doing It in Lagos: Boogie, Pop & Disco in 1980s Nigeria cover art

Shining a light on a largely forgotten era following the heavy Afrobeat explosion, this compilation documents the incredible, synthesizer-heavy boogie music that took over Nigerian dancefloors in the 1980s. Following the massive oil boom, local artists utilized imported keyboards and drum machines to craft heavily produced, incredibly slick funk and disco records. The release serves as a joyful testament to West Africa's embrace of international electronic pop.

Genres

  • Boogie

Tracklist

  1. Fella's Doing It in Lagos
  2. Don't You Know
  3. Only You
  4. Enjoy Your Life
  5. Ivory
  6. Holiday Action
  7. Don't Give Up
  8. Too Hot
  9. Distant Lover
  10. Burning Jungle
  11. Shake Your Body
  12. Where Is the Answer
  13. Don't Stop That Music
  14. Groove I Like
  15. Let's Do More Music
  16. Ore Mi
  17. Colourful Environment
  18. On the Air - Frankie Francis Edit
  19. Be My Lady - Mix