Global Hit

Afro rock

By The World ⋅ August 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
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For today’s Global Hit – a celebration of Nigerian Afro-rock from the 1970′s. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Uchenna Ikonne, who wrote the liner notes for a 2-CD set called “The World Ends: Afro Rock and Psychedelia in 1970s Nigeria.”

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4 comments for “Afro rock”

  • http://www.theworld.org Chumah

    Uchenna Ikonne was very accurate in his comments and writings. I felt nostalgic listening to the show.

  • D

    Who would have guessed this is Nigerian…amazing sounds. Where can I buy this??

    • h. primeau

      D,

      You can purchase it through Forced Exposure or Amazon. Local stores should also have it, or be able to order copies of the title.

      H. Primeau

  • Iwedi Ojinmah

    One world – brilliant. Uchenna this is what I want you to do on the Village Square.