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This piece explores the significance of album covers in reflecting the changing identities and sociopolitical landscape of Nigeria during the 1970s. It highlights the work of influential artists like Geraldo Pino and Fela Kuti, showcasing how album art served as a medium for expressing personal and national identities amid the backdrop of military rule and postcolonial realities. The essay examines the aesthetics and cultural codes embedded in these album covers as they catered to the desires of the Nigerian public, amidst a tumultuous era marked by an oil boom and societal transformation.
Published on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 12:00 AM
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