STAR BAND DE DAKAR - SAME / IK 3021:
Rare and very strong LP from this great Senegalese band. Listen to "Simbonbon" and "M'Bassa". Record has minor marks, plays well. Cover has storage/rub wear, a little staining, quite large writing on back. Senegalese/French original.

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MAMO LAGBEMA - SPECIAL RETRO:
Obscure album out of Togo with a cooking dance groove on "Raogo". Record in nice shape, only very light signs of use, plays fine. Cover has some rub wear and staining plus marker writing on front. Neat stamp on labels. Togolese original.

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LIJADU SISTERS - DOUBLE TROUBLE / HORIZON UNLIMITED:
Nigerian LP from 1979 including the dubby club monster "Orere elejigbo"! Here is the US issue from 1984, with a different title and cover. Cover has a creased corner (nothing major at all).

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FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70 - SHAKARA:
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. 1,5 cm lightly feelable scratch causes some ticks in the intro of side 2, also some surface marks and lines but rest plays ok. Ball pen marking on side 1 label. Cover has 6 cm split top seam center, some edge wear and creasing, mild dirtying on back plus minor lamination lifting along spine. Dutch original.

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D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ - ROSE ATIENO:
Solid 1988 album by this very popular Kenyan group, check "Atila Min Jopesa". Clean record, cover in fine shape too save for 7 cm split on bottom seam center. Kenyan original.

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ORCHESTRE SOSSA - SAME:
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.

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DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND - ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNCING BONA:
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).

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CLARENCE CURVAN HIS DRUMS & ORCHESTRA - THE GREATEST SOUND AROUND:
Charming calypso album from Trinidad. Record in fine shape with light wear and a few pressing bubbles. Cover has two distrubution stamps on back. Trinidad original.

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PRESSMEN BAND - DASH-DASH:
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.

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TUMBLACK - SAME:
"Caraiba" and "Chunga Funk" afro/tropical disco sureshots! Record is strong VG, glossy with light marks, plays well. Cover has a little edge peeling (mostly on back). French original.

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VARIOUS - NIGERIA DISCO FUNK SPECIAL:
Killer Nigerian disco/funk-comp, check Sahara All Stars "Take Your Soul" and the tracks from Bongos Ikwue and Asiko Rock Group.

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FRANCIS BEBEY - TRESOR MAGNETIQUE:
Collection of unreleased tracks from the Cameroonian legend. Everything from his transcendent, percussive sanza-playing in "Ganvie" to more club-oriented stuff such as "Ndolo".

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VARIOUS - GHANA SPECIAL VOLUME 2:
Long-awaited second volume of "Ghana Special", this time with the subtitle "Electronic highlife & afro sounds in the diaspora 1980-93". Packed with good stuff but start with "Alaiye" by Abdul Raheem and "Sii Nana" by Bessa Simons!

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TWINS SEVEN-SEVEN BLACK GHOSTS INTERNATIONAL - OSHUN:
Deep, cooking afro sound from 1974. Two long tracks, check the clip from side 2. US original, tidy copy in shrink.

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ZIG-ZAG BAND - CHIGIYO MUSIC KINGS:
Compilation of 80s so-called 'Chigiyo' music by this Zimbabwean outfit. Listen to "Ndzirombi". Double LP with hype sticker.

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TUMBLACK - SAME:
"Caraiba" and "Chunga Funk" afro/tropical disco sureshots! 2025 remastered reissue.

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VARIOUS - SPACE ECHO:
Spacey early 80s music from Cabo Verde, with a sound (not!) coming from a sudden and mysterious influx of electronic musical equipment and synthesizers. Listen to "Pinta manta", "Dia ja manche" or "Corre riba, corre baxo". 2023 repress.

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ARAYA'S FAMILY - SAME / AE 630:
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).

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YOUSSOU ET LE SUPER ETOILE DE DAKAR - SHOW A ABIDJAN:
1983 album from Youssou N'Dour & co - "Goubadien" is great and "Barguet" is nice too. Record in nice shape, cover has minor lamination peeling around edges (mainly on opening), light yellowing plus two distribution stickers on back. French original.

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MOVERS - 1970-1976:
Compilation with 14 tracks by South African band The Movers - mainly groovy organ soul/funk/afro instrumentals but a few vocal tracks as well, check "2nd Avenue" and "Soul Crazy".

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WILLIAM ONYEABOR - ATOMIC BOMB:
"Better change your mind" and the weird "Atomic bomb" two more big tracks from Onyeabor! 2026 reissue, pressed on orange vinyl.

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SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA - MANIFESTO:
Afrobeat from 2009 with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. VInyl is nice shape, VG+ to EX. Cover is low VG+ due to edge wear. Canadian original.

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ATA KAK - OBAA SIMA:
Kind of a house/pop hybrid with a cheap keyboard sound and shrill kiddy-like vocals - listen to "Daa nyinaa" and "Obaa sima". Previously only released on cassette. Remastered 2025 reissue.

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K. FRIMPONG & HIS CUBANO FIESTAS - SAME / BLUE COVER:
Much wanted LP from this superb artist. Check "Kyenkyen bi adi m'awu". Reissue from 2025, pressed on blue vinyl.

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FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70 - NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH:
Another killer Fela LP with two sidelong tracks - the great title track and the equally good "Mattress" on the flip. Reissue, red vinyl.

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K. FRIMPONG & HIS CUBANO FIESTAS - SAME:
Stunning 1977 album out of Ghana - check "Hwehwe mu na yi wo mpena" and "Adam nana". Remastered reissue from 2025.

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EBO TAYLOR - LOVE AND DEATH:
Really strong comeback album from, sounds a lot like his old material. Listen to "Nga nga" and the re-recording of "Victory". No shrink on this copy.

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OUSMANE KOUYATÉ - KEFIMBA (EDIT) / N'NY:
Two 80s smashes from this Malinese artist on a loud 12" reissue. Pink vinyl.

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GASPER LAWAL - AJOMASE:
"Kita-Kita" awesome dubby afro tune! UK first-time reissue from 2025.

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TILAYE GEBRE - TILAYE'S SAXOPHONE WITH THE DAHLAK BAND:
Reissue of 1970s cassette-only by Ethiopian saxophone giant. Great and hypnotic sounds, listen to "Alibek'agnimi" and "Alichalikumi".

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NALBANDIAN THE ETHIOPIAN & EITHER/ORCHESTRA - SAME:
Archive recordings from this foundational figure who conducted the Haile Selassie I Theatre Orchestra. Quality ethio-jazz, for a taste check "Amara Rumba". Comes with exclusive photos and in depth liner insert.

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VARIOUS - DOLORES - SALSA & GUARACHA FROM 70'S FRENCH WEST INDIES:
Compilation of salsa, guaracha and afro-caribbean sounds from 70s French West Indies. Tracks by Ryco Jazz (check their "Wachi Wara"), Roger Jaffory, La Perfecta, and much more.

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AYALEW MESFIN - HASABE - MY WORRIES:
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe". 180g reissue from 2025, black vinyl.

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YORUBA SINGERS - OJINGA'S OWN:
Guyana folk sounds with a loose, funky groove. Listen to "Ojinga's Own". Reissue from 2023 (of 1974 original).

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VARIOUS - ROAD FEVER:
Modern-day sound system music from the Carribbean, bridging trap, drill, dancehall, sped-up Haitian kompas & Angolan kuduro. For a taste, try "Both Twanche Riddim" by Bad Sound & DJ Marfox.

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SAMBA MAPANGALA & VIRUNGA - IN PARIS:
Late 80s soukous set recorded in Paris. Listen to "Vunja Mifupa". Some pale patches in vinyl and slight surface noise from the pressing. Kenyan original.

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IBEX BAND - STEREO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Sole album by Ethiopian band that provided the musical backing for legends such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke and Tilahun Gessesse. Deep and jazzy instrumental Ethio sounds with a hypnotic vibe - a safe bet if you like Mulatu or Hailu Mergia! Listen to "Yezemed Yebada", "Meleyayet Mot Naw" and "Yenuro Meten'sh'n". This is the first ever vinyl issue of cassette only release from 1976. Well-made remastered release in gatefold cover with liner notes.

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OLUMO SOUNDZ - U.N. (UNITED NONSENSE):
Fine debut album by Swedish afrobeat group with an infectious groove and pure Fela-vibe, just check "Sunday Jump" and "Wahala Dey Come"!

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VARIOUS - HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - THE BEST OF THE ETHIOPIQUES SERIES:
Four sides of terrific Ethiopian 60s & 70s recordings from Alemayehu Eshete, Mulatu Astatke, Girma Beyene, Mahmoud Ahmed etc. Contains monster tunes as Eshete's "Tashamanaletch" and Wallias Band's "Muziqawi Silt". Nice copy, vinyl is VG+ to EX, cover in shrink with hype sticker.

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DAVID WALTERS - SOUL TROPICAL:
Modern creole music with a wild range of styles from afrobeats, tropical house to kind-of afro-caribbean pop/nu disco, and more. Listen to "Soul Tropical" or "Toxic Tropic". Double vinyl, quality pressing.

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CELIA WA - FASADE:
Laidback and effortless modern-day take on gwoka, blending in soul, jazz and some electronics. Listen to "Demounaj". Featuring arrangements by David Walters. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl.

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ADEY OMOTADE - EERO : EESU:
Adey Omotade, a Lagos-based sound artist with four layered, meditative compositions blending Yoruba rhythms, chants, and field recordings. Check "Eero Eesu". South African 2026 release.

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MULUKEN MELESSE - WITH THE DAHLAK BAND:
Excellent ethio-jazz from 1976 on a very tough-to-find original. Listen to "Jemeregne" and "Bene Mot". French 2025 reissue.

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VARIOUS - SAFARI SOUVENIR VOLUME 5 - TRIBAL MUSIC FROM KENYA:
Kenyan compilation that's a really nice listen through both sides, check Kajulu Boys Band's "Oyugi Kaska" and Lulus Band's "Wendo Ni Wendo". Nice copy, just mild ring wear and creasing on cover. Kenyan original.

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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80 - OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE OVERTAKE:
Fela still in fine form in '89, featuring the title track in two long parts across both sides. Reissue from 2024, green vinyl.

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ORCHESTRA ZIB HOMBERS - SAME:
Driving soukous with a warm vibe, listen to "Wicked Brother" and "L'Amour Est Aveugle". Record in the weaker end of VG+ with light surface marks and scratches, plays ok but occasional light background noise can be heard. Cover has one damage towards the opening, vicual from the back. French original.

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 2:
Stunning Ethio jazz/funk sides by this Ethiopian singer - check "Feqer Feqer New" and "Tashamanaletch" to start with, but the whole compilation comes recommended!

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KAMAL KEILA - MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS:
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution". Cover has two creased/bumped corners. No shrink or hype sticker, unlike photo.

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TLAHOUN GESSESSE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 4:
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".

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MULATU ASTATKE - ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRUMENTALS HITS:
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music! Reissue of ultra rare original.

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