The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970's Nigeria

by Various Artists

The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970's Nigeria cover art

Documenting the incredibly fertile rock scene that emerged in Nigeria following the devastation of the Biafran War, this collection captures a generation of youth heavily influenced by James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. The bands infused heavy, psychedelic fuzz guitars and raw funk basslines with native Yoruba rhythms, creating a blazing, deeply energetic strain of Afro-rock. The compilation offers an explosive look into a vibrant, rebellious musical subculture.

Genres

  • Afro-Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist

  1. Nwantinti / Die Die
  2. Rough Rider
  3. Deiyo Deiyo (Akpuwunlobi)
  4. Soundway
  5. Breakthrough
  6. Mr. Bull Dog (original 45 version)
  7. Don't Take Me for a Ride
  8. Eti Ufok
  9. Yem Efe
  10. Akwa Kayi Ji Bia Nuwa
  11. Blacky Joe
  12. Oli Nkwu
  13. Life's Gone Down Low
  14. Ikoko
  15. All Night Long
  16. Babalawo
  17. Ottoto Shamoleda
  18. The World Ends
  19. Isi Agboncha
  20. Money That's What I Want
  21. Somebody's Gonna Lose or Win
  22. In Concert
  23. Chokoi & Oreje
  24. Ohomi
  25. Be Kind, Be Foolish, Be Happy
  26. Ugbo Ndoma
  27. The Same Man
  28. Active Action
  29. Kpokposikposi
  30. Onye Ije
  31. Bullwalk
  32. Egwu Aja