Credits:

Various Artists

Description:

The long-awaited sequel to the Nigeria70 serieswhich took music fans around the world by stormis finally here!Uncovering the little-known golden age of 1980s Nigerian music, this collection spans Highlife, Juju, Afrobeat, Reggae, and early Hip-Hop. Featuring rare tracksmany of which are being officially reissued for the first timethis is the definitive compilation only Strut could deliver!Nigeria80, the long-awaited new release that carries on the legacy of the internationally acclaimed Nigeria70 series, is the definitive collection that delves deep into the Nigerian music scene of the 1980sa period marked by political and economic turmoil, yet one in which the music scene underwent a remarkable evolution alongside the rise of independent labels. Featuring a vibrant soundscape where diverse stylesincluding highlife, juju, afrobeat, reggae, electronic, and even the spirit of early hip-hopinte