A Life In The Limelight (Lagos Disco & Itsekiri Highlife 1976-1981)
Kalita are honoured to release the first ever compilation focusing on the musical career of Julie Coker, the queen of Nigerian television. Here they collate seven of Julie's most sought-after Afro disco and hauntingly-beautiful Itsekiri highlife recordings, accompanied by extensive interview-based liner notes and never-before- seen photos. After gaining fame as Miss Western Nigeria 1957, Julie began her career in the Nigerian entertainment industry as the country's first ever (and Africa's second) female television presenter, as well as a popular national radio host.
- Ere Yon
- Re Hese
- It's All For You
- Sogio
- Gossiper Scandal Monger
- Iyo-Re
- Elelemi
Kalita are honoured to release the first ever compilation focusing on the musical career of Julie Coker, the queen of Nigerian television. Here they collate seven of Julie's most sought-after Afro disco and hauntingly-beautiful Itsekiri highlife recordings, accompanied by extensive interview-based liner notes and never-before- seen photos. After gaining fame as Miss Western Nigeria 1957, Julie began her career in the Nigerian entertainment industry as the country's first ever (and Africa's second) female television presenter, as well as a popular national radio host.
Tracklisting
- Ere Yon
- Re Hese
- It's All For You
- Sogio
- Gossiper Scandal Monger
- Iyo-Re
- Elelemi
