Performers: Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, I.K. Dairo, Sonny Okusun, Lijadu Sisters ; Commentary by Jumoke Debayo, Willie Payne and Alex Tetteh-Lartey. Originally produced in 1980.
Contents:
Traditional minstrels wander Lagos streets -- Juju superstar King Sunny Ade -- I.K. Dairo, an originator of Juju -- Lijadu sisters -- Fela's politics, wives, and music -- Pop style highlife -- Sonny Okosun -- Music of the Saharan North -- Talking drums and boxing contest.
Summary:
An extraordinary journey into the Nigerian pop music scene including juju, Afrobeat, highlife, Afro-pop, Ozzidi sound, reggae, and Lagos street music. Includes performances, interviews, and recording sessions.
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