Various - Nigeria 80 (Indie Exclusive, Red Vinyl) - LP - Strut Records

Strut presents Nigeria 80, the next essential chapter in the legendary Nigeria 70

series, diving deep into the explosive sound world of 1980s Nigeria A landmark compilation exending on Strut's acclaimed Nigeria 70 series. First-time official reissues of standout tracks spanning highlife, juju, Afrobeat, reggae, and early fusion sounds - from Victor Uwaifo and Nico Mbarga to Evi-Edna Ogholi and I.C. Rock. Highlighting the rise of Nigeria's independent labels and pioneering artists (including Onyeka Onwenu), connecting classic Nigerian sounds to modern Afrobeats touchpoints like Starboy's 'Soco. '