Who Is William Onyeabor?

This meticulously curated anthology successfully rescued the wildly innovative catalog of Nigerian synthesizer pioneer William Onyeabor from obscurity. Recorded during the late 1970s and 1980s, the lengthy tracks feature a totally idiosyncratic fusion of early analog electronics, infectious disco grooves, and spiritually conscious Afrobeat themes. The compilation garnered massive critical acclaim, finally bringing global recognition to one of Africa's most enigmatic and forward-thinking musicians.