I own Nigeria 70: The definitive story of 1970s Funky Lagos once again!

Just over two years ago, this excellent compilation of Nigerian funk and Afrobeat, featuring great artists like Fela Kuti (he called his first band Nigeria 70), was unlawfully removed from my possession.

A British label called Strut Records pulled the anthology together, issuing it in 2001. But when I went hunting for another copy after the theft, I found it had gone under.

PS: Fela's son Seun Kuti and the 25-piece Egypt 80 band will be playing Harbourfront tonight!

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