Various - Afro Baby - The Evolution Of The Afro-Sound In Nigeria 1970-79

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A1	–The Sahara All Stars*	Alikali Adajo Composed By – The Sahara All Stars*Engineer – Emmanuel Odenusi*, Kayode SalamiTrumpet – Satch Ayo	8:56
A2	–Bola Johnson	Lagos Sisi Backing Band – Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top BeatsComposed By – Bola Johnson	3:19
A3	–The Mebusas	Son Of Mr Bull Dog Composed By – The MebusasSaxophone – Chike EmegokweTrumpet – Harry James*	5:20
B1	–Fela Ransome Kuti* & Africa 70	Fogo Fogo Drums – Tony AllenEngineer – Mr. Odenusi*Saxophone – Igo ChicoVocals, Keyboards – Fela Anikulapo Kuti*	8:55
B2	–The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination	Ire Alto Saxophone – Isaac OlashugbaComposed By – Isaac OlashugbaDrums – Remi KabakaPerformer – Don Kemonah, Ezekiel Hart	3:18
B3	–Tunji Oyelana & The Benders	Ipasan Composed By – Tunji Oyelana, Wole Soyinka	5:18
C1	–Fred Fisher*	Asa-Sa Bass – Kenneth OkuloloComposed By, Trombone, Vocals – Fred Fisher*Trumpet – Tunde Williams	8:06
C2	–Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders	Mura Sise Composed By – Orlando Julius Ekemode*	6:58
D1	–Thony Shorby Nyenwi	No Wrong Show Composed By – Thony Shorby Nyenwi	5:39
D2	–Victor Olaiya & His International All Stars*	Omelebele Composed By – Victor Olaiya	5:50
D3	–Stephen Osita Amaechi & His Afro-Rhythm-Skies*	Afro Baby Composed By – Gabriel Anonsie	3:05
D4	–The Martins Brothers Dance Band	Ochonma Alto Saxophone, Keyboards – Jacob Saxon Lee MartinsComposed By – The Martins Brothers*Tenor Saxophone – Cascar Martins	2:55

Companies, etc.

• Mastered At – Sound Mastering
• Designed At – Studio Auto
• Pressed By – Damont
• Distributed By – 4AM
• Distributed By – Pinnacle
• Distributed By – Flute Worldwide
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Soundway Records Ltd.
• Copyright (c) – Soundway Records Ltd.

Credits

• Compiled By, Research, Compilation Producer – Miles Cleret
• Design – Auto*
• Liner Notes – Benson Idonije, Miles Cleret
• Mastered By – Duncan Cowell
• Photography By [Cover Photo] – Adrian Boot

Notes

Comes in Gatefold Sleeve with liner notes inside.

A1 originally released on EMI Nigeria (NEMI 0188).
A2 originally released on Philips Nigeria 7-inch "Lagos Sisi / Jeka Dubu" (PF3043442).
A3 originally released on Afrodisia LP "Blood Brothers" (DWAPS 6).
B1 originally released on an HMV Nigeria 7-inch "Fogo Fogo" parts 1&2 (HNS1472).
B2 originally released on a Polydor Nigeria 7-inch .
B3 originally released on the EMI Nigeria LP (NEMI 0061).
C1 originally released on the Afrodisia LP "Say The Truth" (DWAPS 2079).
C2 originally released on the Philips Nigeria LP "Orlandos Ideas" (PL6361016).
D1 originally released on the Feathers Records LP "Sweet Funk Music" (AFS17).
D2 originally released on a Philips Nigeria 7-inch "Omelebele / Omulanke" (PF6259103).
D3 originally released on a Philips Nigeria 7-inch (PF6043344).
D4 originally released on a HMV Nigeria 7-inch "On Shakara O / Ochonma" (HNS1188).

Mastered at Sound Mastering.

Manufactured in the EU.
This compilation © & ℗ 2004 Soundway Records Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 827565005413
• Matrix / Runout (Runout A, etched): SNDWLP002 A-1 | 63667 A | DAMONT
• Matrix / Runout (Runout B, etched): SNDWLP002 B-1 | 63667 B | DAMONT
• Matrix / Runout (Runout C, etched): SNDWLP002 C-1 | 63667 C | DAMONT
• Matrix / Runout (Runout D, etched): SNDWLP002 D-1 | 63667 D | DAMONT

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
SNDWCD002	Various	Afro Baby - The Evolution Of The Afro-Sound In Nigeria 1970-79 ‎(CD, Comp)	Soundway	SNDWCD002	UK	2004

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