Colonial Mentality - Kalakuta Mentality - Tribute to Fela Kuti (Cover)

[@kingobozy]

Its 5am here in Nigeria today. Woke up to get my day started and KZbin algorithm throws this beautiful piece at me❤️❤️ Definitely going to have a great day. Glad to see non Nigerians flying the fela flag.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We really made these covers with love and respect. We are really too happy to be listened to in Nigeria. Thank you for your comment, it means a lot to us!

[@bolajiutube]

Give it up for these guys!!! You nailed it. The sustenance of the rhythm guitars to the very end, the sax crew, and the wrap-up piano. Even the vocals captured the spirit of Orisha Baba in the climax at the end. Great job, brothers and sisters. You WERE African in this performance.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Hi Bolaj! Your message means a lot to us! You couldn't write something that makes us happier. When we play Fela Kuti, we do so with great respect for his music, but also for his message and African and Yoruba culture. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@MetalDecibelTeen]

Show some love to this sound engineer!!! The mix is tasty and so well done

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Hey, actually the sound engineer is our tenor sax! He says thank you!

[@IsiomaIsraelReinsa]

The live sound Engineer did a good job

[@ambassadorayoolukanni8741]

As a regular Shrine devotee all the way back to the 1970s until Fela Passed away I give it up to this Guys, The Lady on the trumpet was awesome! They made my day. Truly we can say Fela For ever.! ❤🎉!

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thank you a thousand times for your comment, there is nothing that pleases us more. From our young age we dreamed of being able to teleport to the shrine in the 70s to see Fela performs there

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Do you know if there are videos of the shrine when Fela was still playing with Africa 70?

[@amonihart2309]

yes, there were videos when we attended in d 80s but then d shrine was burnt. Femi or seun should have some

[@alexisphiri1839]

From Zambia listening and a Great fan of Fela Kuti l say, " nice to see & you nailed it." Colonial Mentality don't stop ...

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Sadly true... Thanks for your message!

[@TheodoreDorado]

Ok, all of you have transcended the normal limits of funky afrobeat. Switzlend is now I can't believe ya'll get down like that regularly. Very nice

[@kalakuta_mentality]

You have to come here for our next concert!

[@cyberciollucat]

Fate vibrare la mia anima a ritmo❤❤❤ Grazie ❤

[@MrOlatunjioo]

This is the Ultimate tribute to Fela. Indeed a labour of love. Thank you for this rendition. Fela's music has two sides, the genius and the vibe (consciousness, zeitgest, identity, black pride). You have captured both. Thank you. I have this on repeat!

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thank you for your comment, we are so happy that you like our interpretation! We really tried to get to know Fela through his music and his fight to faithfully reproduce his work! True genius!

[@fredokpa5180]

This is KALAKUTA REPUBLIC.... ABAMI EDA LIVES..From the guitar, the Sax, the trumpets ,the drums, the keyboard,.... GREAT UNDERGROUND SYSTEM

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We don't forget Fela

[@adedamolaifaturoti8740]

Great tribute to Africa's greatest music machine!

[@kwabenaked832]

the great Fela Kuti should have been alive to see and hear this. Indeed Fela never dies.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Indeed!

[@alek340]

Bellissima performance e la.voce femminile veramente notevole.

[@Nikannosneb]

Goosebumps all over me! As an avid Fela fan, believe me when I say this is beautifully wrapped! Viva Fela!!!

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks a lot Mark!

[@embee323]

We need this in the next felabration. Wow 😳👏👏

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We want to play here! In memory of Fela!

[@SOA8404]

You guys are wonderful. I must commend the lead singer who's able to sing in pidgin despite how difficult that could be for a non Nigerian. Welldone guys.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thank you very much, singing in pidgin was a great way to better understand afrobeat music!

[@марципаненмъх]

@@kalakuta_mentality sweet!

[@tinaokomi574]

Fantafabulous guys. The horns etc took me back to Fela's shrine. It started my day with a huge smile on my face and a giggle around the waist.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks a lot! Have you seen Fela at the Shrine ?

[@TorinoLacasera]

Awesome...❤️💓❤️ I'm blown away being Black, Yoruba and African - there's no race but the human race. May your sails always gather gentle breeze and godspeed on your future voyages...🙏🙏🙏

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thank you for your poetic message! We're glad you like it!

[@amonihart2309]

i have been to many shows of Fela at d shrine n in California. i must confess that this is how it is. Great, great n wonderful. keep it up as Fela lives for ever. where are you based so i plan my next trip

[@OlorunfemiDavis]

I swear baba Fela was watching; with a roll of Igbo in his hands and a mouthful of African smile.. He says, "Yeh Yeh".

[@Aceschap]

Life long Avid Fela fan born in Lagos currently residing in California. Miss Fela alive so much all the time, then I stumble upon this beautiful awesome rendition of "colomentality" my heart is gladdened. Lol! Not going to lie dropped a joyful tear or two. Respect to da band my brodas & sistas 😎

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Oh thank you a lot! RIP Fela!

[@chineduazorji2849]

The legend lives on

[@ernstfall967]

So much joy is this! Would love to be dancing in the crowd...

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We would love to see you dance at our next concert!

[@okeyabuah6058]

I thought I was in Fela's Shrine @ Kalakuta Republic!! This is extraordinary!!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We would have liked to know that! Have you been there?

[@ellgato1000]

Fela's spirit is here to stay...Fantastic rendition, fantastic musicians

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks Hani, Fela is among us !

[@IslandRider]

More please!!!!! I have been waiting for this to happen and you did it!!! From Vancouver Island

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Hey Brendan! Thanks for the message, there are some great Fela songs in the works right now! Stay tuned!

[@rasketyr84]

This go straight to my Afrobeat playlist, you guys are great!

[@tr_dr_nana_konadu]

Mami Wata thanks you for honouring Her beloved Fela, Royal Son and Abami Eda of the Marine Occult Kingdom.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We thanks Mami Wata for his message. We play the songs of Fela Anikulapo with great love!

[@folasadeakinbodewa3326]

@@kalakuta_mentality the mami wata uncanny spirit be with you

[@tr_dr_nana_konadu]

@@folasadeakinbodewa3326 water no get enemy✊🏿

[@davewingler2934]

Please post more videos!!! Absolutely the best Fela covers I’ve ever seen. Authentic!

[@kalakuta_mentality]

New one has just been released!

[@chrishalladay7339]

Perfect sounds 😀👌...... I'm off to get lost in these beats for a bit 😁👍👏👏✌️

[@brandon2893]

This song demands lots of groove and swag, bass has it locked down and I love the vocal interpretation. well done.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

The bassist and singers thank you for your comment!

[@cheesesteak59]

Thanks, youtube algorithm! I'd never heard of this group but they remind me of Newen Afrobeat who I love so I'll look for more of their stuff.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Newen is so great!

[@delmallah]

Well done for this great tribute to Fela! Respect! 🙏

[@siasiakoripamo3951]

Absolutely beautiful, much love good people

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thank you!

[@fendi-bull8167]

Lovin this cover, You guys made the Kuti family, fans, and New Afrika proud.

[@alexbanj7a7bc]

Who/what is "New Afrika"?

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks!!

[@fendi-bull8167]

@@alexbanj7a7bc the concert place where Fela would go perform.

[@christiliebe]

Perfekt .... leicht schrääg & angenehm tanzbar ;-) 1001 TX Chrigel

[@mishacknthane1060]

Paying homage to Africa's only truth teller.

[@ondolite3789]

WORLD'S ONLY TRUTH TELLER!!

[@aramidebalogun7489]

Thank you guys ❤❤❤❤❤

[@uncensored2282]

so good i had to subscribe. thank you for the tribute

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks for the subscribe!

[@austinmuhanga8077]

Great work, much appreciation from Mombasa Kenya in East Africa. Am your fun. Long live Fela. You guys are talented. You nailed it

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks for your message! Cheers from Switzerland!

[@valentinamartinez3181]

Ojala pongan esto en las cañas

[@freaksofnashville]

Music is the weapon

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Of course!

[@ArtimideZatti]

mind blowing........ my spirit is lifted

[@rasheedopeyemi6789]

I want to be here …love love this performance .

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Next time !

[@1moretruth]

guys well done

[@sureshbajaj6031]

💕💕💕💕💕✊

[@stephencrown9000]

Amazing showing.

[@bingiherb]

Wow !

[@hypocriteorchestra]

Beautiful!!!

[@alibouabane3404]

Vous êtes formidables ✊💕

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Merci beaucoup, ça fait très plaisir !

[@chrissaunders6210]

Wonderful stuff!

[@ncwasimathenjwamsibi-ms5xb]

great performance 👏👏👏👌💙

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thank you!

[@ministersjesusnoborders3234]

💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃AWESOME

[@babafem0]

This just made my day❤ kudos to you all

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Same with your comment! Thanks

[@onipedeemmanuel9344]

This is awesome ❤ a perfect job well done . My speakers are in trouble

[@pinkashram]

superb interpretation!

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks!

[@stefanpeetz]

Perfect please tell me, when are you playing next?

[@kalakuta_mentality]

We don't have any gig for the next months, but it will be probably in switzerland near Lausanne. Follow us on instagram to know the next venue!

[@shodapad07]

Lovely. Beautifully played..

[@pasha8603]

You guys are awesome much love ❤

[@ayodeleolufawo5141]

Everybody sap yeah yeah ❤

[@floydlowery6243]

Singer or rapper got a unique voice

[@peterlj613]

FAK forever!!!!

[@fmosoba]

❤✊🏾

[@walidizerrouken3094]

❤️

[@josecarlosdasnevesjesusrai8473]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@daveshearer1961]

How can I see a video of this entire performance?

[@kalakuta_mentality]

It is not online, but in preparation. Stay tuned!

[@davewingler2934]

Please!! I’m a video editor and would love to help you with your edits!!!

[@damiondee1]

[@djrinpoche]

Loved it at an accidental +25%😁✌

[@folasadeakinbodewa3326]

Long live Anikulapo

[@jabriljamal]

Dope as fuck

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks Jabril!

[@TheodoreDorado]

I'd agree with ya on that brah, but your comment, but "dope as fuck" is tragic understatement. This is dope as no less than 48 fucks, minimum. Cheers to this polished and potent performance of powerful, precise players. Also, as a drummer myself, bro's ghost strokes are O N. P O I N T

[@ondolite3789]

6:40 accidental but appropriate misreading. Fela referred to things made by blaqs as being rejected by blaqs. Her reinterpretation is more direct.

[@emekaobi3890]

You can not see femi or seun give their father fela this kind of respect to keep his memory going .

[@olulu4862]

Nonsense talk. You must be staying under the rock not to know what they have been doing

[@folasadeakinbodewa3326]

You probably haven't listened to them in a while

[@emekaobi3890]

In Nigeria fela don’t have a shrine-the only shrine in Nigeria is Femi shrine-so I ask where’s fela shrine. Go and see how bob marley children play bob music in every of their concerts all over the world The difference is clear.

[@folasadeakinbodewa3326]

@@emekaobi3890 now now Bob's kids play his style of music, but so does femi and Seun The shrine is just an immortalisation of Fela's Afrika 70 shrine which Femi himself is not a part of anyway However I recommend you check out Seun's works with Newen and Adekunle Gold

[@olulu4862]

@@emekaobi3890 ,Fela had a shrine that was destroyed by the government and a school is built on the land. When you don't know something,check ,use Google. I won't tell you the part Fela's shrine was once sited. Check,check

[@geraldinogamarra7566]

TODO MENOS COLONIA DIGNIDAD.....

[@gorgeoushammer]

wow, they pulled it off. excellent.

[@kalakuta_mentality]

Thanks! More to come!