Various Artists: Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots And Dub In Nigeria 1986-91 (Various Artists) - VINYL LP

Various Artists: Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots And Dub In Nigeria 1986-91 (Various Artists) - VINYL LP

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Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots And Dub In Nigeria 1986-91 (Various Artists)

Artist:

Various Artists

Label:

Soundway Records

Product Type:

VINYL LP

UPC:

5060571364074

Genre:

Reggae

Release Date:

2026-05-15

Number of Discs:

2

A collection of fourteen digital reggae, deep roots and dub rarities from the Nigerian underground, spotlighting a time when Jamaican reggae entwined with Nigerian styles, politics and consciousness, creating a bridge between Lagos and Kingston.Fight the Fire is a companion piece to Soundway's seminal "Doing it in Lagos" and "Nigeria Special" compilations, celebrating the innovation and musical experimentation of Nigeria in the 80s.Features rare tracks from key figures of the time including Oby Onyioha (with a crucial Burning Spear cover) and Orits Williki.2LP gatefold package features essay by Louis Chude-Sokei, author of "Dr. Satan's Echo Chamber".

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