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.