Compilation “Afro Baby – The Evolution of the Afro-Sound in Nigeria 1970-1979”
Nigeria in the 1970s had one of the biggest recording industries on the continent as well as one of the most diverse. The fusion of African rhythms and culture with jazz, funk, soul and rock was an Africa wide phenomenon but nowhere was […]
Benin City in Nigeria. Edo-Funk. The Good Samaritans, led by Philosopher Okundaye, who composed many of the famous 80s tracks, between Funk and Highlife.
“No Food Without Taste If By Hunger” by “The Good Samaritans” is one of the most obscure Nigerian album ever recorded. Originally released in 1982, […]
During the 80s, an intoxicating subgenre of highlife was born in Benin City, the heart of Edo State (south-western Nigeria), with Sir Victor Uwaifo, adding synthesizers and electric guitars to contribute to this new genre of psychedelic infused Funk. This was the Edo Funk Explosion! […]
Waka Juju is an ode to Juju Music on this 6-track album from 1982. Mixing Afrobeat, Highlife and Jazz Funk influences across 6 tracks, Dibango incorporated electronic elements into his sound, with synths played by legend Wally Badarou. Tracklist: 1. Waka Juju 2. Douala Serenade 3. Africa Boogie 4. Mouna Pola 5. Ma Marie 6. […] …
One of my best friends has the High Life ribbon tattooed on his leg. Do the authorities in Belgium want to destroy him too? #ww3#persecution#champagnewars#highlife
The Belgian authorities have no problem with a little tongue-in-cheek marketing when it comes to their own exports for something as disgusting and terrifying as delirium tremens.
Filth by National Nightmare (youtu.be)
From their album High Life...