A Life In The Limelight: Lagos Disco & Itsekiri Highlife, 1976-1981 is the first-ever compilation celebrating the musical legacy of Julie Coker, Nigeria’s pioneering queen of television and radio. Capturing the vibrancy and soul of Lagos in the late 1970s and early '80s, this album brings together seven of her most sought-after Afro disco and haunting Itsekiri highlife tracks, revealing her journey from Miss Western Nigeria to musical trailblazer surrounded by icons like Fela Kuti.
Remastered and carefully curated by Kalita Records, this release features selections from Coker's elusive albums—Ere Yon (Sweet Songs) and Tomorrow—now revered for their timeless grooves and rarely available to collectors. Accompanied by in-depth liner notes and never-before-seen photos, A Life In The Limelight is both a celebration of Julie Coker’s influential artistry and a vibrant slice of Nigerian musical history.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Kalita Records
- Genre: Electronic, Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 05/00/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Ere Yon
A2. Re Hese
A3. It's All For You
A4. Sogio
B1. Gossiper Scandal Monger
B2. Iyo-Re
B3. Elelemi
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