Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970s Funky Lagos

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD
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1Tire Loma da Nigbehin
producer:
Joni Haastrup and Odion Iruoje
arranger:
Joni Haastrup
recording of:
Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
writer:
Joni Haastrup
Monomono4:46
2Chant to Mother Earth
producer:
Blo (psychedelic funk ensemble)
recording of:
Chant to Mother Earth (in 1973)
writer:
Mike Odumosu
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
recording of:
Jeun ko ku (Chop and Quench)
writer:
Fela Ramsome Kuti
composer:
Fela Kuti
Fela Ransome Kuti & the Africa 707:14
4Ifa
producer:
Odion Iruoje
recording of:
Ifa
lyricist and composer:
Tunji Oyelana
writer:
Tunji Oyelana
Tunji Oyelana & The Benders5:00
5Ikon Allah
recording of:
Ikon Allah
writer:
Bala Miller
Bala Miller & The Great Music Pirameeds of Afrika5:46
6La La La
recording of:
La La La
writer:
Segun Bucknor
Segun Bucknor & His Revolution3:29
7Shango
recording of:
Shango
writer:
Peter King (Nigerian afrobeat / tenor sax player)
Peter King5:39
8No Discrimination
producer:
Maurice Expo-Out and Tony Allen (Nigerian-born drummer and composer)
recording of:
No Discrimination
writer:
Tony Allen (Nigerian-born drummer and composer)
Tony Allen & His Afro Messengers8:19
9Akayan Ekassa
recording of:
Akayan Ekassa
writer:
Sir Victor Uwaifo
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes3:10
10Better Change Your Mind
producer:
William Onyeabor
arranger:
William Onyeabor
recording of:
Better Change Your Mind
lyricist and composer:
William Onyeabor
writer:
William Onyeabor
William Onyeabor8:24
11Woman Made the Devil
producer:
Bongos Ikwue
recording of:
Woman Made The Devil
writer:
Bongos Ikwue
Bongos Ikwue4:10
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1Alo Mi Alo (parts 1 & 2)
recording of:
Alo Mi Alo
writer:
Orlando Julius Ekemode (Nigerian saxophonist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter)
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
writer:
Larry
Ofo The Black Company3:30
3Enjoy Yourself
recording of:
Enjoy Yourself
Sahara All Stars Band Jos5:59
4Dancing Time
recording of:
Dancing Time
writer:
The Funkees
The Funkees3:19
5The Quest
producer:
Remi Kabaka
recording of:
The Quest
writer:
Remi Kabaka
Afro Cult Foundation8:10
6Greetings
producer:
Joni Haastrup
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Jake Sollo
percussion [african drum]:
Gasper Lawal
lead vocals:
Joni Haastrup
arranger:
Joni Haastrup
recording of:
Greetings
writer:
Joni Haastrup
composer:
Joni Haastrup
Joni Haastrup6:13
7Kita Kita
producer:
Gasper Lawal
arranger:
Gasper Lawal
recording of:
Kita Kita
writer:
Gasper Lawal
Gasper Lawal6:01
8Orere Elejigbo
recording of:
Orere Elejigbo
writer:
Lijadu Sisters
Lijadu Sisters4:14
9Upside Down
producer:
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
arranger:
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
recording of:
Upside Down
writer:
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & the Africa 70 with Sandra Akanke Isidore14:42
10Agboju Logun
recording of:
Agboju Logun
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists11:34
11Ja Fun Mi (instrumental)
producer:
Martin Meissonnier and Sunny Ade
recording of:
Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental)
writer:
Sunny Ade
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats7:13

Credits

Release

liner notes:John Armstrong (music researcher, compiler)
Quinton Scott
miscellaneous support:Quinton Scott (task: project coordination)
Tinku Bhattacharyya (task: project coordination)
graphic design:Matt Thame
mastering:Simon Francis (audio, mastering and lacquer cutting engineer)
compiler:Duncan Brooker
Quinton Scott
design:Matt Thame
publisher:Beechwood Music Corp.
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
EMI Music Publishing France
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Strut (British)
licensed from:Cap Records
Earthworks
Universal Music International Division (do not use as a release label! sub-division of Universal Music GmbH)
pressed by:Arvato Digital Services
recorded at:Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood
Decca Studios in West Hampstead
mastered at:Masterpiece (Talina Centre location until 2014) in Fulham
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2023912 [info]
ASIN:US: B001QSN7LO [info]