{"product_id":"various-artists-nigeria-80-cd","title":"Various Artists - Nigeria 80 CD\/2LP","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELEASES ON THE 11\/9\/26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Nigeria 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 \u003cem\u003eAkugbue Nwa Ewu\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a prime example of the style. Prince David Bull’s \u003cem\u003eSoko Soko\u003c\/em\u003e (later reinterpreted in Starboy’s Afrobeats hit \u003cem\u003eSoco\u003c\/em\u003e) 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compilation also highlights more experimental and hybrid sounds, from I.C. Rock’s proto–hip hop gem \u003cem\u003eAdvice\u003c\/em\u003e to Evi-Edna Ogholi’s self-produced reggae statement \u003cem\u003eThe World\u003c\/em\u003e. The set closes with \u003cem\u003eApama\u003c\/em\u003e by Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri, the “Apama Boy” from Achi in eastern Nigeria, featuring hypnotic vocals and percussion from his Anaedeonu band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- CD -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cem\u003eAkugbue Nwa Ewu\u003c\/em\u003e [Paulson Kalu \u0026amp; His Stars 25 International]\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cem\u003eOcheme Mia\u003c\/em\u003e [Prince Nico Mbarga \u0026amp; His New Rocafil Jazz]\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cem\u003e Ayubele\u003c\/em\u003e [Sir Victor Uwaifo \u0026amp; His Titibitis]\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003cem\u003eWe Have Got It \u003c\/em\u003e[Mansour]\u003cbr\u003e5. \u003cem\u003eAdvice \/ Oge Chi Kanma \u003c\/em\u003e[I.C. Rock]\u003cbr\u003e6. \u003cem\u003eThe World\u003c\/em\u003e [Evi-Edna Ogholi]\u003cbr\u003e7. \u003cem\u003eOko Mi Ye\u003c\/em\u003e [Stella Monye]\u003cbr\u003e8. \u003cem\u003eSe Rere\u003c\/em\u003e [Lekan Animashaun]\u003cbr\u003e9. \u003cem\u003eApama\u003c\/em\u003e [Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri \u0026amp; His \"Anaedeonu\"]\u003cbr\u003e10. \u003cem\u003eYo-Pop Music \u003c\/em\u003e[Segun Adewale \u0026amp; His Superstars International]\u003cbr\u003e11. \u003cem\u003eSoko Soko\u003c\/em\u003e [Prince David Bull \u0026amp; His Professional Seagulls Dance Band]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 2LP -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. \u003cem\u003eAkugbue Nwa Ewu\u003c\/em\u003e [Paulson Kalu \u0026amp; His Stars 25 International]\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cem\u003eOcheme Mia\u003c\/em\u003e [Prince Nico Mbarga \u0026amp; His New Rocafil Jazz]\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cem\u003e Ayubele\u003c\/em\u003e [Sir Victor Uwaifo \u0026amp; His Titibitis]\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003cem\u003eAdvice \/ Oge Chi Kanma \u003c\/em\u003e[I.C. Rock]\u003cbr\u003e5. \u003cem\u003eWe Have Got It \u003c\/em\u003e[Mansour]\u003cbr\u003e6. \u003cem\u003eThe World\u003c\/em\u003e [Evi-Edna Ogholi]\u003cbr\u003e7. \u003cem\u003eSoko Soko\u003c\/em\u003e [Prince David Bull \u0026amp; His Professional Seagulls Dance Band]\u003cbr\u003e8. \u003cem\u003eIje Love Pt. 2\u003c\/em\u003e [General Franco-Lee Ezute \u0026amp; His Harmony Kings International Band]\u003cbr\u003e9. \u003cem\u003eYo-Pop Music \u003c\/em\u003e[Segun Adewale \u0026amp; His Superstars International]\u003cbr\u003e10. \u003cem\u003eSe Rere\u003c\/em\u003e [Lekan Animashaun]\u003cbr\u003e11. \u003cem\u003eApama\u003c\/em\u003e [Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri \u0026amp; His \"Anaedeonu\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e this release is available on CD and 2LP formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2LP is pressed on black vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tangled Parrot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51134583144695,"sku":"STRUT344CD","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":51134583177463,"sku":"STRUT344LP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/7881\/8916\/files\/VA-Nigeria80packshot.webp?v=1788959704","url":"https:\/\/tangledparrot.com\/products\/various-artists-nigeria-80-cd","provider":"Tangled Parrot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}