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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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, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
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, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mastered at:Masterpiece (Talina Centre location until 2014) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2023912 [info]
ASIN:US: B001QSN7LO [info]