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

Name: Various - Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos)
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Label:	Strut – STRUT044LPC
Series:	Nigeria 70
Format:	3 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress , Translucent Green
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Released:	Aug 30, 2024
Genre:	Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Funk

Tracklist

A1	Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders–	Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2 ) Baritone Saxophone, Chorus – Big Joe (8) Bass – Abode Franco* Chorus, Other [Dancer] – Yomi Clifford Claves, Handclaps – A. Adeleke* Congas – Dele Davis* Drums – Akanbi Moses Guitar – Adenyi Omilabu Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Chorus, Tenor Saxophone – Orlando Julius Maracas – O. Olushola* Tenor Saxophone – Samba Atkins Trombone, Chorus – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Franco Sama* Baritone Saxophone, Chorus – Big Joe (8) Bass – Abode Franco* Chorus, Other [Dancer] – Yomi Clifford Claves, Handclaps – A. Adeleke* Congas – Dele Davis* Drums – Akanbi Moses Guitar – Adenyi Omilabu Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Chorus, Tenor Saxophone – Orlando Julius Maracas – O. Olushola* Tenor Saxophone – Samba Atkins Trombone, Chorus – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Franco Sama*	8:02
A2	Segun Bucknor & His Revolution–	La La La Bass – Kola (4) Congas – Eddie (21) Drums – Mike Collins (4) Guitar – James Etefia Keyboards – Segun Bucknor Tenor Saxophone – Kwesi Quainoo Trombone – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Osei Tutu Bass – Kola (4) Congas – Eddie (21) Drums – Mike Collins (4) Guitar – James Etefia Keyboards – Segun Bucknor Tenor Saxophone – Kwesi Quainoo Trombone – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Osei Tutu	3:33
A3	Lijadu Sisters–	Orere Elejigbo Bass – Richard Archer (2) Bass Drum [Gube Bass Drum] – Tony Adeleye Bass Drum [Second Bass Drum] – Ladi Oguntunwase Drums – Laolu Akins Engineer [Recording] – Graig Thomson Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson Lead Guitar – Frederick Ramm Maracas – John Akanmu Percussion [Ekwe, Clefs] – Friday Jumbo Producer – Laolu Akins Rhythm Guitar – Tunde Peters Talking Drum [1st] – Soji Adenle Bass – Richard Archer (2) Bass Drum [Gube Bass Drum] – Tony Adeleye Bass Drum [Second Bass Drum] – Ladi Oguntunwase Drums – Laolu Akins Engineer [Recording] – Graig Thomson Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson Lead Guitar – Frederick Ramm Maracas – John Akanmu Percussion [Ekwe, Clefs] – Friday Jumbo Producer – Laolu Akins Rhythm Guitar – Tunde Peters Talking Drum [1st] – Soji Adenle	4:12
B1	Peter King–	Shango	5:49
B2	Sahara All Stars Band Jos–	Enjoy Yourself Engineer – Emmanuel Odenusi*	5:10
C1	The Africa 70*–	Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench) Baritone Saxophone – Lekan Animashaun Bass – Maurice Ekpo Congas [1st] – Henry Koffi Congas [2nd] – Friday Jumbo Congas [3rd] – Akwesi Korranting Drums – Tony Allen Engineer – Tony Clark Guitar – Peter Animashaun Keyboards – Fela Ransome Kuti* Percussion [Sticks] – Tony Abayomi Producer – Jeff Jarratt Shekere – Isaac Olaleye Tenor Saxophone – Igo Chico Trumpet [1st] – Tunde Williams Trumpet [2nd] – Eddie Faychum Baritone Saxophone – Lekan Animashaun Bass – Maurice Ekpo Congas [1st] – Henry Koffi Congas [2nd] – Friday Jumbo Congas [3rd] – Akwesi Korranting Drums – Tony Allen Engineer – Tony Clark Guitar – Peter Animashaun Keyboards – Fela Ransome Kuti* Percussion [Sticks] – Tony Abayomi Producer – Jeff Jarratt Shekere – Isaac Olaleye Tenor Saxophone – Igo Chico Trumpet [1st] – Tunde Williams Trumpet [2nd] – Eddie Faychum	7:15
C2	Tunji Oyelana & The Benders–	Ifa Bass – Abayomi Dare Congas – Tunde Daudu Drums – Charles Ogboh Gong, Woodwind [Bamboo] – Mike Ubani Lead Guitar – Segun Haastrup Leader, Arranged By, Vocals – Tunji Oyelana Organ – Anjola Aboderin Producer – Odion Iruoje Rhythm Guitar – Tony Akhiale Saxophone – Eji Oyewole Bass – Abayomi Dare Congas – Tunde Daudu Drums – Charles Ogboh Gong, Woodwind [Bamboo] – Mike Ubani Lead Guitar – Segun Haastrup Leader, Arranged By, Vocals – Tunji Oyelana Organ – Anjola Aboderin Producer – Odion Iruoje Rhythm Guitar – Tony Akhiale Saxophone – Eji Oyewole	5:11
C3	Ofo The Black Company–	Allah Wakbarr Producer – Dave Bennett	3:30
D1	The Funkees–	Dancing Time Bass – Danny Ibe Congas – Sonny Akpan Drums – Chike* Guitar – Jake Sollo Keyboards – Bill Ike Vocals – Mohammed Ahidjo Bass – Danny Ibe Congas – Sonny Akpan Drums – Chike* Guitar – Jake Sollo Keyboards – Bill Ike Vocals – Mohammed Ahidjo	3:28
D2	Monomono–	Tire Loma Da Nigbehin Bass, Vocals, Percussion – Kenneth Okulolo* Drums [African Drums], Percussion, Vocals – Friday Jumbo Drums [Trap Drums] – Stephen Kontor Engineer – Emmanuel Odenusi* Lead Guitar, Vocals – Jimi Adams* Producer – Odion Iruoje Producer, Arranged By, Percussion [African Percussion], Talking Drum, Vocals – Joni Haastrup Bass, Vocals, Percussion – Kenneth Okulolo* Drums [African Drums], Percussion, Vocals – Friday Jumbo Drums [Trap Drums] – Stephen Kontor Engineer – Emmanuel Odenusi* Lead Guitar, Vocals – Jimi Adams* Producer – Odion Iruoje Producer, Arranged By, Percussion [African Percussion], Talking Drum, Vocals – Joni Haastrup	4:46
D3	Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika–	Ikon Allah Arranged By – Oscar Sule Bass – Samuel Kweifio Congas – George Otoo Directed By – Bala Miller Drums – Akanbi Moses Kora – Indinka Sauso Lead Guitar – Fred Dhokys Organ – Moudout'e Francis* Percussion [Kwarya], Calabash – Salhatu Garba Percussion [Rhythm] – Augustin Nga* Rhythm Guitar – Mathias (12) Talking Drum [Kalangu] – Ahmadu Haruna Trombone – Effiong Jarrett Trumpet [1st] – Bimbola Adekoya Trumpet [2nd] – Harry James* Violin [Goge] – Sule Mohammed Vocals – Idris Maliki Arranged By – Oscar Sule Bass – Samuel Kweifio Congas – George Otoo Directed By – Bala Miller Drums – Akanbi Moses Kora – Indinka Sauso Lead Guitar – Fred Dhokys Organ – Moudout'e Francis* Percussion [Kwarya], Calabash – Salhatu Garba Percussion [Rhythm] – Augustin Nga* Rhythm Guitar – Mathias (12) Talking Drum [Kalangu] – Ahmadu Haruna Trombone – Effiong Jarrett Trumpet [1st] – Bimbola Adekoya Trumpet [2nd] – Harry James* Violin [Goge] – Sule Mohammed Vocals – Idris Maliki	5:44
E1	Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes–	Akayan Ekassa	3:11
E2	Shina Williams & His African Percussionists–	Agboju Logun Alto Saxophone [Alt] – Fuzzy Gbagi Baritone Saxophone – Big Joe (8) Bass – Kenneth Okulolo* Drums – Prince Bola Guitar – Jimmy Lee* Keyboards – Biddy Wright Producer – Niyi Wright Talking Drum – Unknown Artist Trombone – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Tunde Williams Vocals – Shina Williams Alto Saxophone [Alt] – Fuzzy Gbagi Baritone Saxophone – Big Joe (8) Bass – Kenneth Okulolo* Drums – Prince Bola Guitar – Jimmy Lee* Keyboards – Biddy Wright Producer – Niyi Wright Talking Drum – Unknown Artist Trombone – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Tunde Williams Vocals – Shina Williams	10:07
F1	Gasper Lawal*–	Kita Kita Backing Vocals – Mike Odumosu Bass – Colin Bass Clavinet, Piano, Backing Vocals – Gboyega Adelaja Electric Guitar – Gus Anyia Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Eddi Sakodi Adoo Engineer – Nigel Gray Horns, Drum [Agba Drum] – Tunji Omosebi Piano, Acoustic Guitar – Professor Don Amaechi Producer [Assistant], Backing Vocals – Tunji Omosebi Producer [Assistant], Piano, Backing Vocals – Joni Haastrup Producer, Arranged By, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Gaspar Lawal Saxophone – Ray Otu Allen Backing Vocals – Mike Odumosu Bass – Colin Bass Clavinet, Piano, Backing Vocals – Gboyega Adelaja Electric Guitar – Gus Anyia Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Eddi Sakodi Adoo Engineer – Nigel Gray Horns, Drum [Agba Drum] – Tunji Omosebi Piano, Acoustic Guitar – Professor Don Amaechi Producer [Assistant], Backing Vocals – Tunji Omosebi Producer [Assistant], Piano, Backing Vocals – Joni Haastrup Producer, Arranged By, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Gaspar Lawal Saxophone – Ray Otu Allen	6:05
F2	King Sunny Ade & His African Beats–	Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental) Bass – Jelili Lawal Bongos – Adeyemi Adisa Congas – Shina Abiodun Drums – Mofes Acambi Guitar – Segun Ilori Mixed By – Godwin Logie Producer, Keyboards – Martin Meissonnier Producer, Vocals, Lead Guitar – Sunny Ade* Rhythm Guitar – John Okeumeu Shekere – Gani Alashe* Steel Guitar – Demola Adepoju Talking Drum – Rasaki Alakodun* Vocals – Tunde Demiola* Bass – Jelili Lawal Bongos – Adeyemi Adisa Congas – Shina Abiodun Drums – Mofes Acambi Guitar – Segun Ilori Mixed By – Godwin Logie Producer, Keyboards – Martin Meissonnier Producer, Vocals, Lead Guitar – Sunny Ade* Rhythm Guitar – John Okeumeu Shekere – Gani Alashe* Steel Guitar – Demola Adepoju Talking Drum – Rasaki Alakodun* Vocals – Tunde Demiola*	7:16

Credits

Composed By – Sir Victor Uwaifo* (tracks: E1)
Coordinator [Project Co-ordination] – Tinku Bhattacharyya
Design – Matt Thame
Mastered By – Duncan Cowell
Research – Duncan Brooker
Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team] – Sue Bowerman
Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team], Coordinator [Project Co-ordination], Liner Notes [Track Notes] – Quinton Scott
Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team], Liner Notes [Sleeve Notes] – John Armstrong (2)

Notes

New pressing on translucent green vinyl 3LP in celebration of Strut’s 25th anniversary

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Barcode: 4062548085563

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (3×LP, Compilation, Gatefold Sleeve)	Strut	STRUTLP 013	UK	2001
Recently Edited	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (3×CD, Compilation, slipcase)	Strut	STRUTCD 013	UK	2001
Recently Edited	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (2×CD, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Remastered)	Strut	STRUT044CD	UK	2009
New Submission	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (2×CD, Compilation, Reissue)	Strut	STRUT044CD	UK	2009
New Submission	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (2×CD, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Remastered)	Strut	STRUT044CD	US	2009

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Reviews

BodegaPop Mar 22, 2025
Great pressing; however, Sides E and F have labels for Sides C and D in my copy (actual tracks are correct E and F).
hua-long Sep 7, 2024
Beyond phenomenal pressing. A real bargain for 3LPs of deep, rich funk. My only complaint is that the gatefold sleeve does not comfortably fit all 3 discs. Mine came in a thick poly plastic sleeve that houses the whole package, so it works.

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