VA- Krismasi: Christmas Songs From Africa 1968-1982

Label: Strut

Released 11/6/2026

It’s that time of year again! Are your copies of “Now! That’s What I Call Christmas” and “A Motown Christmas” finally feeling worn out? Strut has the ideal antidote this year, as we dive into the world of festive records made by African artists spanning the late 1960s to the 1980s with our new Krismasi: Christmas Sounds From Africa compilation. The first ever compilation of rare festive songs from across Africa, featuring Dorothy Masuka, Les Kilimambogo Brothers Band, Houghas Sorowonko, Martha Ulaeto and many more. Pressed on White/Red Inkplosion Vinyl LP.

Track listing:

1. Martha Ulaeto - Keresimesi Odun De (Christmas Has Come) 
2. Jerry Boifraind & The Natto Band - Christmas Friends
3. Kwadwo Donkoh - Afe Aso Ama Makae Masem
4. Houghas Sorowonko - Groovy Christmas and New Year
5. Flash Domincii & The Supersonics - Amodekunrin Ti Maria (Mary's Boy Child)
6. Ackim Simukonda - Umwana Wa Chipondo Chand
7. Dorothy Masuka - Happy Christmas
8. Kakai Kilonzo & Les Kilimambogo Brothers Band - Shangilia Christmas
9. Paul Matavire - Christmas Yaswedera
10. Orchestre Baba National - Kakolele Viva Christmas
11. Ajuma Bbe - Christmas 
12. Reggie Msomi - Compliments Of The Season
13. Oscar Sulley - X'Mas Hustle
14. Houghas Sorowonko - The Soul of Christmas