Various - Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos)

Strut's Nigeria 70 explores the meeting of highlife, Afrobeat, funk and jazz in 1970s Lagos. First released in 2001, the compilation helped introduce a wider audience to the scene beyond Fela Kuti's catalogue. This definitive triple vinyl edition includes Orlando Julius, the Lijadu Sisters, Peter King, The Funkees and King Sunny Ade, alongside Fela's Jeun Ko Ku. Its fifteen-track vinyl programme differs from the digital and CD editions, with Shina Williams' Agboju Logun and Gasper Lawal's Kita Kita among the selections. A gatefold sleeve houses the three records.

Format: Triple vinyl LP, gatefold sleeve
Label: Strut
Catalogue number: STRUT044LP

Tracklist

A1. Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders - Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2 )
A2. Segun Bucknor & His Revolution - La La La
A3. Lijadu Sisters - Orere Elejigbo
B1. Peter King - Shango
B2. Sahara All Stars Band Jos - Enjoy Yourself
C1. Fela Anikulapo Kuti & The Africa 70 - Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)
C2. Tunji Oyelana & The Benders - Ifa
C3. Ofo The Black Company - Allah Wakbarr
D1. The Funkees - Dancing Time
D2. Monomono - Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
D3. Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika - Ikon Allah
E1. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - Akayan Ekassa
E2. Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - Agboju Logun
F1. Gasper Lawal - Kita Kita
F2. King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental)