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v/a - harafin so - bollywood inspired film music from hause nigeria - sahel sounds - vinyl

New Copy

Genre: Soundtracks

1. Fati Niger - Girma Girma /
2. Mai Dawayya - Ololufemi
3. Abubacar Sani - Arafin So
4. Abubacar Sani And Fati Niger - Tofi
5. Abubacar Sani And Fati Niger - Tofi
6. Karamin Lilisco - Fashion
7. Mudassir Kassim - Kauna
8. Sani Danja - Baban Riga
9. Maryam Olomi - Aure

First-ever international release of film soundtrack tunes from Northern Nigeria -- where the film industry is modeled on Bollywood.

Autotuned robotic vocals combine with frenetic drum machines and pitch-bending synths for a singular hybrid of local styles and Indian influence. Featuring smash hits by Hausa superstars Fati Niger, Abubakar Sani, and the exuberant Sani Danja. Limited edition of 1,000 copies. Includes insert with liner notes.