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

Various

2001 · Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country

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

Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) is a Soul & Funk album by Various, originally released in 2001. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.

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Tracklist

  1. 1-1Ololufe Mi5:15
  2. 1-2Tire Loma Da Nigbehin4:46
  3. 1-3Chant To Mother Earth6:04
  4. 1-4Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)7:15
  5. 1-5Ifa5:11
  6. 1-6Ikon Allah5:44
  7. 1-7La La La3:33
  8. 1-8Shango5:49
  9. 1-9No Discrimination7:30
  10. 1-10Akayan Ekassa3:11
  11. 1-11Better Change Your Mind8:13
  12. 1-12Woman Made The Devil4:06
  13. 2-1Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2 )8:02
  14. 2-2Allah Wakbarr3:30
  15. 2-3Enjoy Yourself8:00
  16. 2-4Dancing Time3:28
  17. 2-5The Quest7:11
  18. 2-6Greetings6:12
  19. 2-7Kita Kita6:05
  20. 2-8Orere Elejigbo4:12
  21. 2-9Upside Down14:43
  22. 2-10Agboju Logun10:07
  23. 2-11Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental)7:16
  24. 3-1Introduction1:48
  25. 3-2Highlife Time1:08
  26. 3-3Ginger Baker25:02
  27. 3-4The Voices Of The People. Social Commentary, Critical Statement & Satire17:20
  28. 3-5A Day In The Life Of...16:09
  29. 3-6Nigeria 70 Poem4:17

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Afrobeat

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

The 3rd CD "Nigeria 70 The Documentary" had a manufacturing defect in many copies of this set. Around the time of its release Quinton Scott and his original Strut team would sent out replacement discs free of charge when contacted.
Artwork is a variation of Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil Jazz (France 1981) (opens in a new tab).

Credits

The people behind it.

Production & Engineering

  • Adrian MartinsENGINEER [RECORDING]
  • Berkley JonesPRODUCER
  • BloPRODUCER
  • Bongos IkwuePRODUCER
  • Candido ObajimiPRODUCER
  • Chris GrayENGINEER
  • Dave BennettPRODUCER
  • Emmanuel A. OdenusiENGINEER
  • Fela KutiARRANGED BY, PRODUCER
  • Gaspar LawalARRANGED BY, PRODUCER
  • Gaspar LawalPRODUCER, ARRANGED BY, VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Godwin LogieMIXED BY

Songwriting

  • Bala Miller
  • Dele Okonkwo
  • Larry Ifedioranma
  • Lijadu Sisters
  • Oscar Sule
  • Peter King
  • Satch Ayo
  • The Funkees
  • Victor Uwaifo
  • William Onyeabor

8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 9 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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