Fight The Fire Digital Reggae Conscious Roots And Dub In Nigeria 1986-91

Description

A collection of fourteen digital reggae, deep roots and dub rarities from the Nigerian underground scene, highlighting an era when Jamaican reggae intertwined with Nigerian styles, politics and consciousness, creating a bridge between Lagos and Kingston.Fight the Fire completes Soundway's flagship compilations "Doing it in Lagos" and "Nigeria Special", celebrating Nigeria's musical innovation and experimentation in the 1980s.It features rare tracks from key artists of the era, including Oby Onyioha (with an essential cover of Burning Spear) and Orits Williki.The double vinyl gatefold includes an essay by Louis Chude-Sokei, author of "Dr. Satan's Echo Chamber".