{"product_id":"various-artists-nigeria-80-vinyl-2lp","title":"Various Artists - Nigeria 80 - vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe latest in Strut Records Nigeria compilation series, Nigeria 80 on black double vinyl LP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrut presents Nigeria 80, the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70 series, diving deep into the explosive sound world of 1980s Nigeria. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the global impact of 2001's Nigeria 70, which helped introduce rare Nigerian recordings to international audiences, Nigeria 80 continues the journey, unearthing a rich, restless, and wildly creative decade of music from Lagos to Enugu. Despite economic instability and restrictive political conditions in the 1980's, Nigeria’s music industry flourished, driven by a growing network of independent labels such as Tabansi and Phonodisk, which championed local artists and expanded creative freedom. The 1980s also marked a significant rise in visibility for female artists, with trailblazers like Onyeka Onwenu helping to reshape the landscape and open doors for a new generation of performers, writers, and producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigeria 80 showcases the extraordinary breadth of this era, with all tracks reissued here for the first time. The compilation brings together essential recordings from across Nigeria’s musical spectrum: highlife greats Victor Uwaifo and Nico Mbarga appear alongside Paulson Kalu, whose personal favourite “Akugbue Nwa Ewu” stands out as a prime example of the style. Prince David Bull’s “Soko Soko” (later reinterpreted in Starboy’s Afrobeats hit “Soco”) features as a key touchpoint between eras. Segun Adewale delivers a driving juju workout, while Lekan Animashaun, longtime bandleader of Africa 70, contributes a late-era Afrobeat classic produced in collaboration with Fela Kuti.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compilation also highlights more experimental and hybrid sounds, from I.C. Rock’s proto–hip hop gem “Advice” to Evi-Edna Ogholi’s self-produced reggae statement “The World”. The set closes with “Apama” by Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri, the “Apama Boy” from Achi in eastern Nigeria, featuring hypnotic vocals and percussion from his Anaedeonu band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eAkugbue Nwa Ewu – Paulson Kalu \u0026amp; His Stars 25 International\u003cbr\u003eOcheme Mia – Prince Nico Mbarga \u0026amp; His New Rocafil Jazz\u003cbr\u003eAyubele – Sir Victor Uwaifo \u0026amp; His Titibitis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eAdvice \/ Oge Chi Kanma – I.C. Rock\u003cbr\u003eWe Have Got It – Mansour\u003cbr\u003eThe World – Evi-Edna Ogholi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide C\u003cbr\u003eSoko Soko – Prince David Bull \u0026amp; His Professional Seagulls Dance Band\u003cbr\u003eIje Love Pt. 2 – General Franco-Lee Ezute \u0026amp; His Harmony Kings International Band\u003cbr\u003eYo-Pop Music – Segun Adewale \u0026amp; His Superstars International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide D\u003cbr\u003eSe Rere – Lekan Animashaun\u003cbr\u003eApama – Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri \u0026amp; His Anaedeonu Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Artists","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54417244684627,"sku":"STRUT344LP","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/4516\/2579\/files\/Various_Artists_Nigeria_80_vinyl_2LP.jpg?v=1785159600","url":"https:\/\/mintandsealed.com\/products\/various-artists-nigeria-80-vinyl-2lp","provider":"Mint and Sealed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}