Revivalist's African Jazz Issue: Nigera 70 CD Give-Away Contest!

We've been talking about Strut's latest Nigeria 70 compilation, Sweet Times: Afro Funk, Highlife & Juju. The infectious grooves of afro-funk, disco, soul and rock meet highlife guitar and hypnotic juju. The 3rd in the Nigeria 70 series, this album was entirely compiled by crate-digger Duncan Brooker who spent seven years in Africa getting his fingers dusty searching for rare 60s and 70s funk. Hit up Revivalist now to hear some cuts off the album and for your chance to WIN a FREE CD!

News Brief

Ikenna Nwagboso (BANKU MUSIC)

Mr Eazi and J Balvin Cross Continents to Bring Us 'Lento'

This sizzling afropop and reggaeton hit is surely a collab sent straight from heaven.

In an end of year collaboration sent straight from heaven, Nigeria's Mr Eazi and Colombia's J Balvin join forces and cultures to bring fans "Lento." The two continue their delectable cross-continental bond on the brilliant and infectious new hit.

The sizzling new single has something for fans of afropop, reggaeton, and everything in between.

The two music giants manage to perfectly bridge and melt their musical worlds together on an unmistakable Nigerian beat, courtesy of bad ass producer KILLERTUNES. All the while exchanging lyrics in Spanish, Yoruba and English, with a nod to Elvis Crespo's merengue classic "Suavemente."

Keep reading... Show less

Revivalist's African Jazz Issue: Nigera 70 CD Give-Away Contest!

Mr Eazi and J Balvin Cross Continents to Bring Us 'Lento'

This sizzling afropop and reggaeton hit is surely a collab sent straight from heaven.

get okayafrica in your inbox

popular.

South Sudanese Top Model Aweng Ade Chuol & Her Wife Embrace On Cover of Elle UK

If the love doesn't inspire you to push boundaries and move fearlessly, we don't want it!