Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970s Funky Lagos

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Tire Loma da Nigbehin
Monomono4:46
2Chant to Mother Earth
Blo6:07
3Jeun Ko Ku (Chop ’n’ Quench)
engineer:
Tony Clark (engineer, Abbey Road) and John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Jarratt (producer)
baritone saxophone:
Lekan Animashaun
congas [1st conga]:
Henry Koffi
congas [2nd conga]:
Friday Jumbo
congas [3rd conga]:
Akwesi Korranting
drums (drum set):
Tony Allen (Nigerian-born drummer and composer)
electric bass guitar [bass guitar]:
Maurice Ekpo
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Peter Animashaun
instruments:
Fela Ransome-Kuti
rhythm sticks [sticks]:
Tony Abayomi
shekere:
Isaac Olaleye
solo trumpet [1st trumpet]:
Tunde Williams
solo trumpet [2nd trumpet]:
Eddie Faychum
tenor saxophone:
Igo Chico (Nigerian saxophonist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
FAK (in 1972, in 2014)
recorded at:
E.M.I. Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Jeun ko ku (Chop and Quench)
composer:
Fela Kuti
Fela Ransome Kuti & the Africa 707:14
4Ifa
producer:
Odion Iruoje
recording of:
Ifa
lyricist and composer:
Tunji Oyelana
Tunji Oyelana & The Benders5:00
5Ikon Allah
Bala Miller & The Great Music Pirameeds of Afrika5:46
6La La La
Segun Bucknor & His Revolution3:29
7Shango
Peter King5:39
8No Discrimination
Tony Allen & His Afro Messengers8:19
9Akayan Ekassa
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes3:10
10Better Change Your Mind
producer:
William Onyeabor
recording of:
Better Change Your Mind
lyricist and composer:
William Onyeabor
William Onyeabor8:24
11Woman Made the Devil
Bongos Ikwue4:10
2▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Alo Mi Alo (parts 1 & 2)
Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders8:04
2Allah Wakbarr
producer:
Dave Bennett (remastering engineer/compiler of jazz releases)
recording of:
Allah Wakbarr
lyricist and composer:
Larry Ifedioranma
Ofo The Black Company3:30
3Enjoy Yourself
Sahara All Stars Band Jos5:59
4Dancing Time
The Funkees3:19
5The Quest
Afro Cult Foundation8:10
6Greetings
producer:
Joni Haastrup
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Jake Sollo
percussion [african drum]:
Gasper Lawal
lead vocals:
Joni Haastrup
recording of:
Greetings
composer:
Joni Haastrup
Joni Haastrup6:13
7Kita Kita
Gasper Lawal6:01
8Orere Elejigbo
Lijadu Sisters4:14
9Upside Down
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & the Africa 70 with Sandra Akanke Isidore14:42
10Agboju Logun
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists11:34
11Ja Fun Mi (instrumental)
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats7:13

Credits

Release

liner notes:John Armstrong (music researcher, compiler)
Quinton Scott
graphic design:Matt Thame
mastering:Simon Francis
compiler:Duncan Brooker
Quinton Scott
mastered at:Masterpiece (Talina Centre location until 2014) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2023912 [info]
ASIN:US: B001QSN7LO [info]