ABOUT THIS ITEM

Focusing on the big band sound dominated by wailing saxophones, brass solos and relentless poly-rhythmic grooves, "Nigeria Afrobeat Special" delivers a no-nonsense collection of tracks that (bar one) have NEVER been re-issued outside of Nigeria. It was Fela Kuti and his musical and political ideals that formed the core of afrobeat’s message. Fela’s highly sought after version of ‘Who’re you’ lends this set it’s lead. Originally released on 7” in 1971, It would later be re-recorded at Abbey Road for his album Fela’s London Scene and here is re-issued for the first time ever

The collection features Fela’s rival and fellow Afro-beat veteran Orlando Julius, represented by the track "Afro–Blues" – amazing that this has previously managed to escape re-issue. Also featured are tracks by big names on the Nigerian scene – Eric Akaeze, Bongos Ikwue & Segun Bucknor as well as a Victor Uwaifo produced cut by previously unknown artist Andrew 'Madman' Jaga. The album also features a cut featuring Pax Nicholas, a singer whose album "Na Teef Know De Road Of Teef" has recently been made available after 30 years.

CD:
1. Fela & The Africa 70 - Who're You? (Original 45 Version)
2. Eric Showboy Akaeze & His Royal Ericos - We Dey Find Money
3. The Anansa Professionals – Enwan
4. Saxon Lee & The Shadows International - Mind Your Business
5. Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies - Otachikpopo
6. Orlando Julius & His Afro-Sounders - Afro-Blues
7. Bob Ohiri And His Uhuru Sounds - Ariwo Yaa
8. Mad Man Jaga - Hankuri
9. Godwin Omabuwa & His Casanova Dandies – Do The Afro Shuffle
10. Segun Bucknor’s Revolution – Gbomojo
11. The Black Santiagos – Ole

LP:
Side 1
1. Fela & The Africa 70 - Who're You? (Original 45 Version)
2. Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies - Otachikpopo
Side 2
1. Orlando Julius & His Afro-Sounders - Afro-Blues
2. Saxon Lee & The Shadows International - Mind Your Business
Side 3
1. Eric Showboy Akaeze & His Royal Ericos - We Dey Find Money
2. Mad Man Jaga - Hankuri
3. The Nigerian Police Band ( “The Force 7”) - Mori Keke Kan
Side 4
1. Bob Ohiri And His Uhuru Sounds - Ariwo Yaa
2. The Anansa Professionals – Enwan
3. Godwin Omabuwa & His Casanova Dandies – Do The Afro Shuffle
Side 5
1. The Tony Benson Sextet - Shish Ke Bab
2. Segun Bucknor’s Revolution – Gbomojo
3. The Black Santiagos – Ole
Side 6
1. Abiodun Bakare & His Kobi's Band – Nigeria
2. The Martins Brothers Dance Band - On Shakara O
3. The Sahara All Stars – World People