Alafia - Assanssan - 8700
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Alafia - Assanssan is a collaborative album released in 1984 by Alafia, a studio project led by Philip Nikwé. The album features musicians from Benin, Cameroon, Guadeloupe, France, and the United States. It is a unique and eclectic blend of funk, afrobeat, synthpop, and disco, with influences from all over the world.
The album's title track, "Assanssan," is a celebration of unity and diversity. The word "assanssan" refers to a type of quilted fabric popular in West Africa, and it is used as a metaphor for the way that different cultures can come together to create something new and beautiful.
The album was released in France on the Carrere label, but it was not widely distributed. It has since become a cult classic among fans of funk, afrobeat, and world music.
