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Ndia Egbuo Ndia (Afro-Jigida), an LP recorded by the Nigerian rock group Semi-Colon in 1976, was an
experimental response to Fela Kuti’s then-dominant afrobeat sound, substituting Fela’s sophisticated
horn charts and jazz leanings with wiry electric guitar work and a passion for vintage rock ‘n’ roll. Long
fabled and coveted amongst collectors and DJs alike, the album has remained one of the rarest of the
Nigerian 1970s “afro” cycle. Comb & Razor Sound is proud to be reissuing this lost gem of Afro-rock for
a new audience.
This reissue marks the second release from Comb & Razor Sound, following up the success of its
inaugural offering, 2011’s Nigerian disco and boogie compilation Brand New Wayo, which was
spotlighted on NPR’s All Things Considered and received favorable mention on its “Song of the Day.”
The new edition of Afro-Jigida continues Comb & Razor’s exploration of rare, cutting-edge popular music
produced in Nigeria in the 1970s and 80s.
Afro-Jigida will be initially released in its original six-track vinyl format, with a deluxe CD release to follow
at a later date. As a bonus, the first 1000 copies pressed of the album will include a 7” single featuring
the never-before-released demo recording “Our Fada.”* |
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