Category Archives: Nigerian psych rock

SONG OF THE DAY The Strangers – Onye Ije

Posted on October 19, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

The Strangers, founded and lead by organist Bob Miga, were one of the many funk-rock bands to emerge out of the Biafran region of Nigeria.  In January 1970 as the armistice in the Civil War between the Nigerian Army and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ofo The Black Company – Allah Wakbarr

Posted on February 10, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s little psychedelic funk gem comes to you from 1970’s Nigeria and was recorded by a band called Ofo & The Black Company in 1972! Forming that same year, Ofo & The Black Company was formed by Larry Ifediorama in Lagos, Nigeria and started … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ify Jerry Krusade – Everybody Likes Something Good

Posted on March 9, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I have just treated myself to an 18-track album called, Wake Up You! Vol 1: The Rise & Fall Of Nigerian Rock 1972-1977 and I can’t wait for this to brighten my letterbox!  After Monday’s trip into the world of 70’s Nigerian … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hygrades – Rough Rider

Posted on March 6, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Inspired by an article I read last night on Bandcamp about Nigerian artist, Joe Kink Kologbo, I dug out my copy of Psychedelic Afro-Rock & Jazz Funk in 1970’s Nigeria and gave it a good blast in the car whilst driving about today! … Continue reading →

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