• Jon K – Asafo
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    • 1. Jon K – Asafo
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    Two late 80s Ghanaian highlife cuts taken from the catalogue of Nakasi Records. Jon K reworks a traditional Fanti language Asafo company song, 'Asafo Beesuon' as Pat Thomas' features on the b-side with the tune, 'Enye Woa' has evaded a reissue until now!

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