VARIOUS - Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986-91 - 2LP - Gatefold Vinyl [MAR 27]

2LP - Black Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve. Features essay by Louis Chude-Sokei, author of “Dr. Satan’s Echo Chamber”.

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”.

Tracklist: 

Pat Bio - Guide Us Jah
Don Bruce - Watiyo
Johhny Keslar - Wadada
Orits Williki - Fight The Fire
Majah Kungu - Way Nack In Town
Oby Onyioha - Raid Dem Jah
Georgy-Gold Owoghiri - Wonderful Holiday
Mac Dessy Adult - Labrock Dub
B.G. and Fibre - Drunken Driver (Dub)
Alphonsus Idigo - Mystic World
Sheila & Des Majek - Mother Nature
Jan Blast - Reggae Rigmarole
Alpha Kuffa - Messiah I
Bob Dazzy - Abandon Nation