Involving the combination of elements of West African musical styles with American funk and jazz influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms and percussion, Afrobeat was popularized by multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti who is responsible for pioneering the style both within and outside Nigeria.
Soundohm is glad to bring you 'Nigeria's Afrobeat', a series of bundles offering a perspective on the musical tapestry that composed the Nigerian Afrobeat scene between 1972 and 1985.
These exciting albums that did not really leave Nigeria back in the day they were released, are finally available as faithful reissues of the originals.
This Bundle includes the following releases:
1976
Ofo The Rock Company - Live In Europe - Fonk Afrika
Heads Funk - Cold Fire
1977
Akwassa - In The Groove
The Visitors - My Good Friends
Jake Sollo - Coming Home
Rock Town Express - Rock Town Express
Aktion - Celebration
1978
Mary Afi Usuah - African Woman
Harry Mosco - Country Boy (Mr. Funkees)
S. Job Organization - Freedom Anthem
Friimen Musik Company - We Can Get It On
Mighty Flames - Metalik Funk Band