Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970s Funky Lagos

by Various Artists

Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970s Funky Lagos cover art

This staggering, three-disc compilation from Strut Records played a vital role in initiating the modern global resurgence and reappraisal of West African funk. Exploring the incredibly fertile music scene of post-civil-war Lagos, the tracks showcase a thrilling collision of traditional Highlife and Jùjú music with the heavy psychedelic fuzz and driving rhythms imported by James Brown. It remains one of the most impeccably curated historical documents of the Afrobeat era.

Genres

  • Afrobeat
  • Afro-Funk

Tracklist

  1. Ololufe Mi
  2. Tire Loma da Nigbehin
  3. Chant to Mother Earth
  4. Jeun Ko Ku (Chop ’n’ Quench)
  5. Ifa
  6. Ikon Allah
  7. La La La
  8. Shango
  9. No Discrimination
  10. Akayan Ekassa
  11. Better Change Your Mind
  12. Woman Made the Devil
  13. Alo Mi Alo (parts 1 & 2)
  14. Allah Wakbarr
  15. Enjoy Yourself
  16. Dancing Time
  17. The Quest
  18. Greetings
  19. Kita Kita
  20. Orere Elejigbo
  21. Upside Down
  22. Agboju Logun
  23. Ja Fun Mi (instrumental)
  24. Introduction
  25. Introduction (continued)
  26. Highlife Time
  27. Ginger Baker
  28. The Voices of the People. Social Commentary, Critical Statement & Satire + A Day in the Life of…
  29. Nigeria 70 Poem