Nkengas - Destruction

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Nemo Halperin Been waiting for this re-release for a long time. Thank you Secret Stash! Favorite track: Ube Frank Special.

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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
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1.	Anyi Bundi Igbo 03:03	buy track
2.	Obuna Alu 03:29	buy track
3.	Anyi Buofo 02:34	buy track
4.	Jungle Beat 06:10	buy track
5.	Ube Frank Special 03:17	buy track
6.	Ndu Bu Isi 02:17	buy track
7.	Nkenga Special 03:46	buy track
8.	London Special 07:02	buy track
9.	Destruction 03:18	buy track

about

Destruction by the Nkengas originally hit streets in 1973, overflowing with heavy Afro-beat, Afro-rock, and gritty highlife. Few copies were pressed, and today it can take months of searching to find a copy of this coveted gem. It came about during Osita Osadebe and His Nigeria Sound Makers's UK tour. Financial hardship led members of the Nigeria Sound Makers to break off and form another group while in London, the Nkengas.

Next, the Nkengas were introduced to Jamaican born Sonny Roberts, well known in London for his Orbitone record store and label. After the recording sessions, the band returned to Nigeria and became known as the Ikenga Super Stars of Africa, finding much success in West Africa. Despite their later popularity, the heights of funky rawness in this early effort were seldom duplicated.

Working in coordination with Orbitone Records and the leader of the Nkengas, Chief Vincent Okoroego, we are proud to present the first ever reissue of this funky rarity. Available on CD and vinyl, each contains detailed liner note inserts with never before seen photos. As always, the LP version includes a free digital download of the entire album and the CD version comes in a premium digipack.