Various Artists

Strut present a definitive vinyl edition of the groundbreaking compilation 'Nigeria 70'. Originally released in 2001, the collection set the benchmark for a new generation of archive labels and releases mining the vaults for rare Afro funk and Afro jazz fusions and helped to paint the wider picture of the 1970s Lagos scene beyond Fela Kuti's catalogue for a legion of soul, funk and dance music enthusiasts. This definitive reissue features the original LP remastered and pressed on 180g triple vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. The package comes with the full 2CD edition of the album and a copy of the Nigeria 70 audio documentary (unavailable since the original CD issue). Narrated by Wunmi with commentary by the late Nigerian academic ''Elder'' Steve Rhodes, this one-hour piece is an essential snapshot of the 1970s Lagos scene and the cultural and political context from many of the key players of the time. It includes interviews with Ginger Baker, Fela Kuti, Ebenezer Obey, Segun Bucknor, Joni Haastrup of Monomono and many more.

• 01 Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders - Alo Mi Alo (part 1 & 2)
• 02 Segun Bucknor & His Revolution - La La La
• 03 Lijadu Sisters - Orere Elejigbo
• 04 Peter King - Shango
• 05 Sahara All Stars Band Jos - Enjoy Yourself
• 06 Fela Ransome Kuti & The Africa 70 - Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'n' Quench)
• 07 Tunji Oyelana & The Benders - Ifa
• 08 Ofo The Black Company - Allah Wakbarr
• 09 The Funkees - Dancing Time
• 10 Monomono - Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
• 11 Bala Miller & The Great Music Pirameeds Of Afrika - Ikon Allah
• 12 Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - Akayan Ekassa
• 13 Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - Aboju Logun
• 14 Gasper Lawal - Kita Kita
• 15 Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Ja Fun Mi (instrumental)