{"product_id":"various-artists-nigeria-80","title":"Various Artists - Nigeria 80","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group-3 record-node record-node__tracks\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-tracks paragraphs-items-field-tracks-full paragraphs-items-full\"\u003e\n\u003col class=\"tracklist list-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd track first play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565394\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eAkugbue Nwa Ewu – Paulson Kalu \u0026amp; His Stars 25 International\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565395\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eOcheme Mia – Prince Nico Mbarga \u0026amp; His New Rocafil Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565396\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eAyubele – Sir Victor Uwaifo \u0026amp; His Titibitis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565397\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eAdvice \/ Oge Chi Kanma – I.C. Rock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565398\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eWe Have Got It – Mansour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565399\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eThe World – Evi-Edna Ogholi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565400\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eSoko Soko – Prince David Bull \u0026amp; His Professional Seagulls Dance Band\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565401\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eIje Love Pt. 2 – General Franco-Lee Ezute \u0026amp; His Harmony Kings International Band\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565402\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eYo-Pop Music – Segun Adewale \u0026amp; His Superstars International\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even track play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565403\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eSe Rere – Lekan Animashaun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd track last play-button-processed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"track-565404\" class=\"ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-track view-mode-full  clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-title\"\u003eApama – Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri \u0026amp; His Anaedeonu Band\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-audio button-icon-only-play\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-4 record-node record-node__description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"label-above\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrut presents Nigeria 80, the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70 series, diving deep into the explosive sound world of 1980s Nigeria.\u003cbr\u003eBlack vinyl 2LP housed in a gatefold sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. Despite 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\u003eNigeria 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 “Akugbue Nwa Ewu” stands out as a prime example of the style. Prince David Bull’s “Soko Soko” (later reinterpreted in Starboy’s Afrobeats hit “Soco”) 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 “Advice” to Evi-Edna Ogholi’s self-produced reggae statement “The World”. The set closes with “Apama” by Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri, the “Apama Boy” from Achi in eastern Nigeria, featuring hypnotic vocals and percussion from his Anaedeonu band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rush Hour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67876520755427,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/3945\/files\/n80_3000_1.jpg?v=1793426812","url":"https:\/\/urbanrecords.com.au\/products\/various-artists-nigeria-80","provider":"Urbanrecords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}