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Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
NM
EX
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Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
Polydor POL 446, 198? Nairobi
The only really good Them Mushrooms Band 45 with Mombasa a brilliant midtempo groover. Kenya Hakuna Matata on the flip. Near perfect condition in original Phonogram Nairobi company sleeve. Nice one!
Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
EX
VG+
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Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
Mercury 6066250, 1982 Germany
Likely the rarest Them Mushrooms release, picture sleeve issue with the great Mombaza flipside. Clean EX condition vinyl, cover with tiny tear at upper seam and little creasing.
The Original Africans - Sting Me (7")
VG+
NA
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The Original Africans - Sting Me (7")
President PT 169, 1967 United Kingdom
This is one of the greatest 45s I have discovered this year. UK only release on President, it never shows up for sale and it just is a killer track. Eddy Grant production from 1967 with some nice ska crossover influen...
The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
VG
NA
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The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
Stateside MEL 5002, 196? Ghana
Killer groove by the self proclaimed calypso king Birdie, aka Mighty Sparrow. Jane on the flip is also good. Mega rare original Stateside Ghana pressing. Copy looks strong VG but plays much better.
Super Mambo Jazz 69 - Naenda Nhkuta (7")
VG+
NA
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Super Mambo Jazz 69 - Naenda Nhkuta (7")
AIT 113, 1972 Kenya
Ultra rare Kenyan jazz single on the collectable AIT label. Both sides are rocking with tempo change and jazzy breaks all over the place. Heavy vinyl in VG+ condition, lightest noice at intro turns but overall a great...
Sugar Bus - Jambo Jambo (7")
EX
VG+
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Sugar Bus - Jambo Jambo (7")
Polydor 2041390, 1973 Ghana
Not entirely sure of the origins of Sugar Bus with a psychedelic feel and a certain Nowy (Ralf maybe?) credited but nice stuff nonetheless. Drumbreak intro and cool flute solo work. This is the original pressing from ...
Steven Amechi - Driver Ka Obanye (7")
VG
NA
110


Steven Amechi - Driver Ka Obanye (7")
Philips 382967PF, 197? Nigeria
Wonderful jazzy highlife double sider on impossible to find Nigerian original released on the collectable Phillips sister label West African records. If you like authentic grooves you likely only see ones, this is a t...
Soulef Et Groupe Elfen - Sidi Mansour (7")
VG+
VG
10


Soulef Et Groupe Elfen - Sidi Mansour (7")
El Fen FA 006, 196? Tunisia
North african folk from Tunisia. Some belly dancing and vintage arabic resemblances here. Some noice and writing on cover.
Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
EX
NA
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya
Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest scuffing, completely inaudible, playback is EX.
Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
EX
NA
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya
Back in stock! Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest inaudible scuffing, playback is EX.
Patchwork - Afro Disiac / Laughing Sam (7")
EX
VG+
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Patchwork - Afro Disiac / Laughing Sam (7")
Hansa 12228 AT, 1972 Germany
Such a great item. Laughing Sam is packed with huge breaks and Afrodisiac such a hypnotic afro funk spin. Very clean copy with vinyl bordering near mint. Light creasing to cover.
Osibisa - The Warrior / Uhuru (7")
EX
EX
10


Osibisa - The Warrior / Uhuru (7")
Bronze BRZ 011, 1975 France
Quality jazzy afrobeat on rare French press with different jacket. Nice looking EX- copy with tiny writing on back cover.
Osibisa - Living Loving Feeling (7")
VG+
VG
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Osibisa - Living Loving Feeling (7")
Bronze 11797 AT, 1977 Germany
Handclapping afro disco 45 that was only out in Europe. Welcome Home on the flip is a laid back jazzy piece. Writing on cover.
Osibisa - Fire / Adwoa (7")
EX
EX
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Osibisa - Fire / Adwoa (7")
WB 16 350, 1974 Germany
British afro funk group Osibisa with two nice tracks on very clean EX++ single. Should sit well with fans of afro as well as cosmic tinged beats. Check Adwoa for starters...
Osibisa - Celebration / Moving On (7")
EX
VG-
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Osibisa - Celebration / Moving On (7")
PRT 102 425, 1980 Germany
European only disco smasher in Moving On pumped by afro funksters Osibisa. NM vinyl, cover with big ugly writing on both sides.
Nigeria Sound Makers - Come Again (7")
VG
NA
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Nigeria Sound Makers - Come Again (7")
Philips 382736PF, 197? Nigeria
Backing band of the mighty Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe with two massive ethno jazz tunes here on super rare West African Records. Decent VG copy with some distortion but still a good listen. Mega rare 45 that we will ...
Nabil And The Savannahs - Karibuni Kenya (7")
EX
NM
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Nabil And The Savannahs - Karibuni Kenya (7")
Polydor POL 7-388, 198? Kenya
Karibuni Kenya, a largely untaped afro disco track that has not been fully explored. Stunning EX condition bordering NM.
Mzwakhe - Ignorant (7")
EX
EX
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Mzwakhe - Ignorant (7")
Piranha 568.22008, 198? Germany
Seldom seen Afrobeat from South Africa on exlcusive German only Piranha single release. 3 tracks, all with strong political message.
Miriam Makeba - Iphi Ndilela (7")
VG+
NA
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Miriam Makeba - Iphi Ndilela (7")
Reprise RA 0804, 1969 Germany
Essential slice of Makeba! Afro breakbeat drum intro turns jazzy midtempo vocal groover and then she brings the break back into play. Nice one! Bob Dylan cover on the flip.
Miriam Makeba - Emavungwini (7")
VG+
NA
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Miriam Makeba - Emavungwini (7")
Reprise RA 0755, 1968 Germany
The South African queen with a continuation of her smash Pata Pata. Cheerful good-feel summertime vibes! Some soft marks but plays solid VG+
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