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Various Artists

Essiebons Special 1973-1984

Essiebons Special features a selection of obscure workouts from some of the label’s heaviest hitters, including a 12-page booklet. But in the course o... more...

• 01 Kofi Psych - Ernest Honny
• 02 Dee Mmaa Pe - Joe Meah
• 03 Yeaba - CK Mann & His Carousel
• 04 Shakabula - Santrofi-Ansa

Various Artists

Edo Funk Explosion Vol.1

It was in Benin City, in the heart of Nigeria, that a new hybrid of intoxicating highlife music known as Edo Funk was born. It first emerged in the la... more...

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Various Artists

Nigeria 70 - No Wahala (1973-1987)

As part of their 20th Anniversary celebrations, Strut present the first new volume in their pioneering ‘Nigeria 70’ series for over 8 years, bringing... more...

• 01 Odeyemi – Oni Suru
• 02 Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – Sickness
• 03 Osayomore Joseph & The Creative 7 – Obonogbozu
• 04 Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals – Black Precious Colour

Mawuli Decker

Lololi-Lomko

Lololi-Lomko was released in 1983 on the rare and sought-after album ''Ayo Special'' and is available for the first time as a 7inch vinyl single, whic... more...

• 1 Lololi-Lomko (Original)
• 2 Lololi-Lomko (Renegades Of Jazz Edit)

Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band

Obiaa

Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band, the modern-day leaders of Ghanaian highlife music are back with ''Obiaa!'', a 9-track album that is a deep and soulfu... more...

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Various Artists

Nigeria 70 - Lagos Jump

Recommended by: Poperttelli

Compiled by leading Afro archivist Duncan Brooker and Strut’s Quinton Scott, NIGERIA 70: LAGOS JUMP forms another chapter in the rich musical backgrou... more...

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Afro National

African Experimentals (1972-1979)

The Afro National band was formed in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1972. Their inspirational leader, Sulay Abu Bakarr accompanied by his wife Patricia and... more...

• 1 Jokenge
• 2 Push Am Forward
• 3 Mr Who You Be
• 4 Gowa

Various Artists

Nigeria 70 - Sweet Times

Limited new re-press of classic highlife, juju and afrobeat collection, 500 copies only ! Strut announce the return of their pioneering 'Nigeria 70'... more...

• 01 Moneyman & The Super 5 International - Life
• 02 Ali Chukwumah & His Peace Makers International - Henrietta
• 03 Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - E Ma S'eka
• 04 Dr Victor Olaiya's International All-Stars - Kinrinjingbin