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

Label:	Strut – STRUTLP 013
Series:	Nigeria 70
Format:	3 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold Sleeve
Country:	UK
Released:	2001
Genre:	Electronic, Rock, Latin, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Highlife, Afrobeat, Funk

Tracklist

A1	Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders–	Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2 ) Baritone Saxophone, Chorus – Big Joe (8) Bass Guitar – Abode Franco* Chorus, Other [Dancer] – Edimi J., Yomi Clifford Claves, Handclaps – A. Adeleke* Congas – Lemmy Jackson, Dele Davis* Drums – Akanbi Moses Guitar – Adenyi Omilabu Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Chorus, Tenor Saxophone – Orlando Julius Maracas – O. Olushola* Tenor Saxophone – Kwesi Quainoo, Samba Atkins Trombone, Chorus – Raimi Brown Trumpet – Franco Sama* Baritone Saxophone, Chorus – Big Joe (8) Bass Guitar – Abode Franco* Chorus, Other [Dancer] – Edimi J., Yomi Clifford Claves, Handclaps – A. Adeleke* Congas – Lemmy Jackson, Dele Davis* Drums – Akanbi Moses Guitar – Adenyi Omilabu Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Chorus, Tenor Saxophone – Orlando Julius Maracas – O. Olushola* Tenor Saxophone – Kwesi Quainoo, 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 – Jombo, 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 – Buttley Moore, Laolu Akins Engineer [Recording] – Adrian Martins, Graig Thomson Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson Lead Guitar – Frederick Ramm Maracas – John Akanmu Percussion [Ekwe, Clefs] – Friday Jumbo Producer – Berkely Jones, Laolu Akins Rhythm Guitar – Alao, Glenis Martins, 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 – Buttley Moore, Laolu Akins Engineer [Recording] – Adrian Martins, Graig Thomson Keyboards – Lemmy Jackson Lead Guitar – Frederick Ramm Maracas – John Akanmu Percussion [Ekwe, Clefs] – Friday Jumbo Producer – Berkely Jones, Laolu Akins Rhythm Guitar – Alao, Glenis Martins, 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	Fela Anikulapo Kuti* & 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 – John Kurlander, 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 – John Kurlander, 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	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 – Harry Mosco, 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	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 – Fuzzy Gbagi Baritone Saxophone – Big Joe (8) Bass Guitar – Kenneth Okulolo* Drums – Prince Bola Guitar – Bob Ohiri, 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 – Adesose Wallace, Bayo Aladesuyi, Dusty Johnson, Fiona Page, Funmilayo Omosebi, Gus Anyia, Layi Fami, Maggie Lawal, Mitta Fahnbulle, Mike Odumosu Bass – Colin Bass Clavinet, Piano, Backing Vocals – Gboyega Adelaja Electric Guitar – Gus Anyia Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Eddi Sakodi Adoo Engineer – Chris Gray (2), Keith Goodwin (2), Martin Moss, 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 – Jim Cuombo, Ray Otu Allen* Backing Vocals – Adesose Wallace, Bayo Aladesuyi, Dusty Johnson, Fiona Page, Funmilayo Omosebi, Gus Anyia, Layi Fami, Maggie Lawal, Mitta Fahnbulle, Mike Odumosu Bass – Colin Bass Clavinet, Piano, Backing Vocals – Gboyega Adelaja Electric Guitar – Gus Anyia Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Eddi Sakodi Adoo Engineer – Chris Gray (2), Keith Goodwin (2), Martin Moss, 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 – Jim Cuombo, 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 – Bob Ohiri, 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 – Alhaji Timmy Olaitan, Jimoh Gbadamosi, Rasaki Alakodun* Vocals – Femi Owomoyela, Jacob Ajakaye, Mettew Olojede, Niyi Falaye, Segun Shokumbi, Tunde Demiola Bass – Jelili Lawal Bongos – Adeyemi Adisa Congas – Shina Abiodun Drums – Mofes Acambi Guitar – Bob Ohiri, 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 – Alhaji Timmy Olaitan, Jimoh Gbadamosi, Rasaki Alakodun* Vocals – Femi Owomoyela, Jacob Ajakaye, Mettew Olojede, Niyi Falaye, Segun Shokumbi, Tunde Demiola	7:16

Credits

Composed By – Bala Miller (tracks: D3), Fela Ransome Kuti* (tracks: C1), Gaspar Lawal (tracks: F1), Joni Haastrup (tracks: D2), Sunny Ade* (tracks: F2), Larry* (tracks: C3), Lijadu Sisters (tracks: A3), Orlando Julius Ekemode* (tracks: A1), Peter King (tracks: B1), Satch Ayo (tracks: B2), Segun Bucknor (tracks: A2), Shina Williams (tracks: E2), The Funkees (tracks: D1), Tunji Oyelana (tracks: C2), 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] – Kayode Samuel, Laolu Akins*, 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

Track info:

A1: licensed courtesy of Premier Records ltd.
A2: from Polydor Nigeria 7" single "La La La b/w Poorman No Get Brother" (20686037) licensed courtesy of Premier Records ltd.
A3: from Afrodisia LP "Horizon Unlimited" (DWAPS 2089) (C)1979. recorded at Decca Studios London. African Backing track recorded at L.A.K.

B1: from unreleased "Shango" album tapes. recorded in London circa 1976 (P)Strut licensed courtesy of Peter King, Personnel unknown.
B2: from EMI Nigeria LP "Sahara All Stars Band Jos" (NEMI (LP) 035) licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd. Personnel unknown.

C1: from Universal / Barclay CD "Open and Close/ Afrodisiac (549 240-2)(P)1971 FKO. recorded at EMI Studio Abbey Road, London.
C2: from EMI Nigeria LP "Tunji Oyelana & The Benders" (NEMI 0268)(P)1975 EMI Nigeria. licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd. Personnel unknown.
C3: from the London 7" single (FL 13361) An Afrodisia Production (P)1972 Decca Record Co ltd. licensed courtesy of Afrodisia ltd.

D1: from the HMV 7" single ' Ogbu Achara b/w Dancing Time" (HNS 1405)licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd.
D2: from the Capitol / EMI LP "The Dawn Of Awareness" (ST-11327) (P)1974 EMI Nigeria. licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd.
D3: from Afrodisia LP "Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika" (DWAPS 2081)(P)1979 Afrodisia ltd. licensed courtesy of Afrodisia ltd.

E1: from Phonogram LP "Sasakosa Excitement" (POLP 002) (P)1975 Polydor Nigeria. licensed courtesy of Premier Records ltd.
E2: from Earthworks 12" single (ET 003) (P)1984 Earthworks/ Rough Trade. recorded at Phonodisk. licensed courtesy of Earthworks

F1: from the Cap Records LP "Ajomasé" (CAP 1)(P)1980 CAP Records, licensed courtesy of Cap Records.
F2: from the Sunny Alade LP "Synchro Series" (SALPS 37) (P)1983 Sunny Alade Records ltd. licensed courtesy of Sunny Alade Records.

Mastered at Sound Mastering.
Gatefold Sleeve has inside text/ history notes.
ORIGINAL SLEEVE from "Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil Jazz" LP (not credited)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (3×CD, Compilation)	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
	Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (3×LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 180gm Version, 3×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered)	Strut, Strut	STRUT044LP, STRUT044CD	UK	2012

Reviews

anease Feb 11, 2021
My sealed copy also had doubles of record A/B missing E/F. Also lame.
eroticmisery May 24, 2020
My sealed copy had doubles of records A/B missing E F lame.

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