Artist page · 05/07/2026
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11 albums including 2023ʼs ‘A Trip To Bolgatanga’; originals and pressings on On-U Sound and Beat Records tracked live.
Founded by percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah, African Head Charge has maintained a revolving lineup featuring musicians from influential dub and reggae bands like Creation Rebel, The Dub Syndicate, and Roots Radics. The group’s catalog spans over 11 vinyl albums, mostly released on Adrian Sherwood’s On-U Sound label, well known for its experimental dub sound. Their style incorporates elements of African percussion, psychedelic dub, and electronic textures that bridge traditional and modern scenes.
Recent releases such as 2023’s ‘A Trip To Bolgatanga’ continue this legacy with fresh blends of dub, African rhythms, and experimental tones. Vinyl editions, both original and reissues, fluctuate in price according to pressing origin and rarity.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
On-U Sound · 2023
On-U Sound · 2020
On-U Sound · 2016
On-U Sound · 2011
Beat Records · 2005
On-U Sound · 1998
Acid Jazz · 1995
On-U Sound · 1993
On-U Sound · 1991
On-U Sound · 1990
On-U Sound · 1986
On-U Sound · 1983
On-U Sound · 1982
On-U Sound · 1981Playlist
The tracks that sum up African Head Charge's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest album blending electronic dub and African rhythms, with 10 tracks exploring new sonic frontiers.
Roots reggae and dub album featuring 12 tracks with evocative dub textures and experimental elements.
Notable dub and reggae fusion album with 14 tracks, including the influential 'Dervish Chant'.
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Artists who share part of African Head Charge's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
African Head Charge blends African rhythms with dub to create a unique psychedelic sound.— Editorial summary
African Head Charge was founded in 1981 by percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah, a genuine Rasta born in Jamaica with Ghanaian ancestry, creating a distinctive fusion of African percussion with dub music.
The ensemble released the majority of its albums on Adrian Sherwood's label On-U Sound, known for its innovative approach to dub and experimental reggae.
The band's revolving cast includes members from Creation Rebel, The Dub Syndicate, Roots Radics, plus musicians like Steve Beresford and Jah Wobble, blending reggae, dub and electronic influences.
Recent vinyl pressings of 'A Trip To Bolgatanga' include a Japan release on Beat Records and UK releases on On-U Sound, with price ranges between €19 and €27.
'Dervish Chant' is among the most played African Head Charge tracks, popular for its immersive dub style and spiritual intensity, drawing over 46,000 plays.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Their sound blends dub, afrobeat, roots reggae, world fusion, and experimental electronic elements.
Original UK pressings of albums like 'In Pursuit Of Shashamane Land' from 1993 can be found starting around €7, making them accessible for collectors.
Most albums were released on the UK-based On-U Sound label, known for its focus on experimental dub music.
Use a well-calibrated turntable with good quality needles and amplify their dub-heavy tracks in a room suited for bass-rich sound to appreciate percussion details.
'Songs Of Praise' includes 14 tracks blending dub and reggae rhythms.
The group released 'A Trip To Bolgatanga' in 2023, continuing their fusion of African rhythms and dub sounds.
French collectors can find recent On-U Sound pressings imported to Europe, including editions of 'Churchical Chant Of The Iyabinghi' and 'Voodoo Of The Godsent'.
The band includes contributions from prominent dub artists like Steve Beresford and Jah Wobble, enriching their signature sound.
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