On this week’s Pangea we explored the world of Nigerian and Ghanian Highlife music, featuring two special, recently unearthed early Fela tracks at the end of the playlist.
1. Labalaba – Dr. Victor Abimbola Olaiya
2. Ghana Freedom – E T Mensah
3. Nigerian Independence – Fela Ransome-Kuti & His Koola Lobitos
4. Niger Mambo – Bobby Benson & His Combo
5. Trumpet Highlife – Shake Keane
6. Ghana Special – Buddy Pipp’s Highlifers
7. Ekombi – The Ramblers Dance Band
8. Knock on Wood – The Ramblers Dance Band
9. Onipa Nnse Hwe – African Brothers Band International of Ghana
10. Mansa Wo Mma – Dr. K Gyasi and his Noble Kings
11. Kai Wawa – Mercury Dance Band
12. Sweet Mother – Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz
13. I Go Die for You – Kyeremateng Atwede and the Kyeremateng Stars
14. Momma Mo AKoma Ntutu – Genesis Gospel Singers
15. Owuo Adaadaa Me – T.O. Jazz
16. Afro Baby – Professional Seagulls Dance Band
17. Nya Asem Hwe – City Boys Band
18. You Monopolise Me -THe Ogyatanaa Show Band
19. Aigana – Fela Random-Kuti & The Highlife Rakers
20. Fela’s Special - Fela Random-Kuti & The Highlife Rakers