Fela Kuti / Africa 70 Live in Berlin @ Berliner Jazztage 1978 Full Concert

Fela Kuti / Africa 70 Live in Berlin @ Berliner Jazztage 1978 Full Concert
Philharmonie Berlin
04.11.1978
Fela Anikulapo Kuti (voc, ts, as, keyb)
Tunde Williams (tp)
Nwokoma Ikem (tp)
Lekan Animashaun (bs)'
Leke Benson (g)
Nweke Atifoh (b)
Oghene Kologbo (tenor-g)
Oladeinde Koffi (conga)
Addo Nettey (conga)
Shina Abiodun (conga)
Babajinde Olaleye (perc)
Ayoola Abayomi (perc)
Tony Allen Alabi (dr)
Tejumade Anikulapo Kuti (voc)
Kewe Anikulapo Kuti (voc)
Runke Anikulapo Kuti (voc)
Alake Anikulapo Kuti (voc)
Emarua Gheru Anikulapo Kuti (voc)
Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti (voc)

[@OkonUmo]

In case you see this in 2099, know that I watched this in August 31, 2023 in my bedroom in Ibadan, Nigeria.

[@djpirano787]

Amen

[@talkissues]

December 7, 2023, Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA.

[@murewa.]

December 9, 2023. Columbia, Maryland USA

[@ildadacunha847]

December 14, 2023 Johannesburg - South Africa

[@icejnr3261]

Dec 16 2023 Lagos, Nigeria

[@lebogangsikgobela8898]

In case u watch dis now ,know Fela was my legend & watching dis in 9 january 2024 in South africa

[@osazeeayobahan3966]

In case of the future i watch this video on the 5th of May 2024 in Benin City Edo State Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@Mrgoofyoops]

I was lucky enough to go to a Fela concert in Santa Cruz, CA in the early 80’s. Amazing music, wonderful show, fantastic dancing on stage and in the audience.

[@189hosp6]

I also saw him on that tour, but in NYC at Madison. It was both electrifying and exciting.

[@futughejoseph3498]

❤❤ SAXOPHONIST LEGEND ! Baba 70 OLD SKOOLE.

[@balogunolurotimiidowu3553]

One ☝️ of the greatest African men of all times

[@IAmWarden.]

00:00 - Show Begins 6:53 - Fela 11:00 - V.I.P 30:00 - Power Show 50:30 - Pansa Pansa 1:07:45 - Cross Examination of the African Colonial Solider

[@ASTONVILLA_254]

Watching from Kismayo Somalia , 4th Feb 2024.

[@chendstonestone7624]

I watched this today being the 8th of May 2024. And if you are watching this you have a unique taste for music. This Man made music out if Tin Air. I liked how they introduced the band and their instrumenta Class 🎉🎉

[@feyisayofalade9780]

In case you are watching this in 2120, know that I was alive and watched this in 2024. Keep taking care of the planet

[@done1675]

This is fucking hysterical. Thank you.

[@Vibewithxq]

Love that everyone in the band got introduced!!! Let our current day artistes take from this and always give credit to these talented people.

[@FlamingGuitar123]

0:00 Introduction of band and musicians 6:46 Fela Kuti walks in, addresses audience 11:00 V.I.P. (VAGABONDS IN POWER) 27:44 Fela Kuti announces run for Nigerian presidency 29:55 POWER SHOW 48:32 Consequences of speaking the truth 50:24 PANSA PANSA 1:06:00 Won't waste time, wives are singers too 1:07:17 (joint) 1:07:45 CROSS EXAMINATION OF THE AFRICAN COLONIAL SOLDIER

[@Mike_tradehub]

Thanks❤

[@francisamuah2076]

Radio stations in Africa should continue to play Fela's music to remind us of African personality.

[@AkingboyeOyeyemiMichael]

Today is the 4th of June, 2024 at exactly 10:50 PM and deeply immersed in boundless musical genius of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the man who can never die. What a talent! What a gift! What a man!

[@Mrobi179]

For the record I watched this today 03/21/2024 in America 🇺🇸

[@samakin9804]

I watched from USA today 03/23/2024 at 3:05AM in Kansas City. Great stuff...I am a Nigerian and have loved Fela for a long time.

[@lionstarzy3041]

Today is August 28 2023 and I am still listening to the song of the greatest artiste of Africa (Nigeria) fela anikulapo don’t forget to like this in 2060 thanks

[@onwukacity]

Africa has got talents! This is African music at its top. Fela is a musician Africans should be proud of. There can be no two Fela Kuti!

[@tobidavidson2337]

When I was a small boy I use to hear his on the radio every where in Nigeria but then I don't know the meaning because I was in primary school then now that am, older I now understand, fela is a great star .

[@AjOhore-zj7jn]

God, if 10% Nigeria and Africa had listen and followed FELA Activicesim. Nigeria and Africa would be a great place today and ever.

[@obi2841]

Now we have city boi as president, one day Nigeria will rise again

[@adetayoadeboyejo6663]

A pure artistic masterpiece. A fine work of art. Fela is legendary

[@agnesgalantier333]

Oui vos mots sont trés justes!

[@BETLOVERS316]

Just like many of the instrumentalists, the singer and the audience here. In a few years to come many of us will not be on earth anymore. Follow God's way. Love yourself and others. Make sure to make a meaning out of your life while you can ..❤❤❤ this comment was made on 5th December 2023 by 1:15pm on my palor chair

[@koladekosile6516]

Fela Anikulapo Kuti was the greatest musician that came out from Africa. The Legend lives on

[@lydiabarber8931]

That is a LEGEND WHO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. May the dear SOUL OF FĘLA omo Mama FUNLAYO KUTI continue to rest in Peace. Amen 🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@daaiyahwaheed7704]

Ameen

[@ozonelayer8040]

Africa need emancipation. We have suffered a lot. Thank you Fela kuti. My name is Comr. Ozone Layer. I watched this show on 9th May 2024. Incase you come across this prophetic show again in 2100, please remember and pray for Africa and Biafra

[@lewismoyo8442]

I was born in 1978 , in Rhodesia ,currently known as Zimbabwe.This is precisely when this concert was held in Germany🇩🇪.I’m 45 yrs old this year 2024 and truly relate to Fela Kuti , this man was a musical genius and political scientist,original Nigerian Bad Boy 😅 kudos Fela ! RIP .Your music is forever. Retweet this in the year 3000 🕺

[@sameldihno5926]

so lovely that time was given to introduce those instrumentalists who make fela music so distinct and evergreen. its a way to encourage and get the best from people working behind the scene of successful projects. amazing music

[@Officialmegawattpro]

Incase you see this video in 2050 remember I watched this in my sitting room in surulere 😂

[@samuelbassey-sk2tx]

I wasn't born when our culture was duelly demonstrate. But at least watching this is my greatest pleasure and I'm feeling the original sound of what music genre is.

[@caleboladipo5840]

I’m watching the King of afro beat on June 6, 2024. RIP Fela Anikulapo Kuti, our only true prophet. You came to set us free from foreign cultural interference and from internal colonizers, but we misunderstood you. Now you are resurrected in our minds forever.

[@steveb7862]

Living in Brooklyn NYC and saw him live at the music festival in boys and girls high school Lagos power and to people...

[@TheAymsa]

Watching this on a cold British winter night, feeling the warmth of my African blood.

[@SundayOyibo-iq4ug]

In case you see this video 3000 thousand years to come, just know that I watched from Delta State warri, in my hostel in college of education warri. Kuti is a great revolutionist.

[@lpcsm1973]

And I watched from Tocantins - Brasil, our legend Fela will never be forgotten. Much love brother.

[@estaakin8558]

Fine specimen of men!no big tummy,no wobbly posture,all fit as a fiddle. Life back then must have been filled with so much beauty and grace❤

[@mtcharts]

i caught fela kuti 3 times; once at popular creek and twice in Chicago. what a show. like 30 band members. they played until 3 am.

[@MrXanderson]

ONE LOVE FROM CHICAGO, R.I.P THE LEGEND FELA KUTI, AFRICA TO THE WORLD.

[@emmyxclusive]

RIP to the Legend, what He talked about is even worst in our today's Nigeria unfortunately

[@dubulaonoh]

So sad😪. One time I was travelling on a bus and Fela's music comes on on the radio and a middle-aged woman yells at the driver to turn it off, she said Fela's music is demonic.

[@AdebayoFrancis-uy3bw]

I'm watching it on KZbin in my bedroom 18 may 2024 in case you watch it in 2054.

[@kestee3240]

A warri man watching from the hague, holland(The Netherlands)

[@adol7577]

My parents grooved to Fela’s music at Kadadu Nite Club in Lagos in the 70s. My brothers and I snuck to Fela’s Shrine in the 90's to listen to gbedu. Sorrow turned into joy when I went to bury my eldest brother in London. Fela's "Water No Get Enemy" was playing as the casket was lead into the church. A die-hard fan of Abami Eda, he had it, as part of his dying wish, to listen to Fela in death. 2:20 to 2:50 is a testament that Fela’s music will always remain relevant in any society. For those struggling to understand the relevance of this great icon, start from 10:04 to 10:20. Fela can't help you if you don't get it. Anikulapo lives forever!

[@PythonCodeTV]

Fela is a complete entertainer. Look at how all the instrumentalists are dancing and even the singers as though they are enjoying the music.

[@mishacknthane1060]

I'm not sure that our African ancestors will ever bestow another Fela on us. Rest well chief priest

[@martinzelaya2927]

He'll be back. Atunwa.

[@Jack-xj5dj]

Our ancestors are asleep and they don't want to be bothered; leave them alone.

[@mishacknthane1060]

@@Jack-xj5dj yours not mine

[@davidrice5288]

PEACE& LOVE!!!

[@mishacknthane1060]

I never appointed myself to be a spokesperson of anyone I'm an African stick to your Jesus, I reject with contempt your condescending attitude and your intrusion into the affairs that had nothing to do with. Fela was an Africanist who believed in our ancestors way of doing things.

[@peteraghaulor9177]

Watching from Asaba, the capital city of Delta State, Nigeria, on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024.

[@mmadihlabakatlego7499]

One of the greatest musician ever lived, salute to you king Fela your spirit through music will always remain with us forever ❤

[@alexanderokuonghae7298]

Fela was a very great talent. Stay blessed.

[@mistregabriel9872]

After 45 years still amazing 👍👍👍

[@helenodiah3523]

I saw Fela live in Lagos as a child. God bless that day my elder brother took me. A few montgs after he was arrested and later passed on.

[@bankoleoladimeji374]

Omo thus Oyinbo's dey enjoy ooo, see performance wey dem dey use enrich their lives. Omo I feel 50years younger listening to this concert. Thanks for uploading.

[@user-mo6jm6lq1r]

In case you are watching this on the 18 October 2023 Wednesday on my bed with my lovely wife. What he said since 1978 is manifesting now. The Great legend.

[@mathewsmizati7964]

Watching ❤

[@folusoomolewa]

When i watch this concert, i realize how musical concerts has deteriorated in Nigeria. When shall we have a big band like this again. This is a band that is driven and backed by an ideology of political and social emancipation. Fela, Rest in peace

[@Gordana771]

I saw performance of Fela Kuti & Positive Force in Sarajevo on 22 July 2023, it was marvelous!🎷🎺🥁🎸kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6SmoX-KerONnq8si=K_EletArKi1m0eXl

[@Iwong59]

Greatest Composer of All Time What a Performance to have captured Thank You

[@maidafroehlich]

In case you see this later in future 2090,I watched this masterclass in onikonkon,ojoo moniya,Ibadan,oyo state,Nigeria.20/05/2024

[@yemithegreatt]

lol, I schooled in Moniya. KIC to be precise😀

[@josephblessing2100]

Watching this on the 18th of May 2024 at 11:42 pm. I love you all...

[@andyakamitang6987]

Listening to a LEGEND, first few minutes of 2024. HE LIVES ON!.

[@johnsonitopaakomodi3399]

Watching from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, March 03, 2024

[@evansmunene8264]

Fela greatest African performer OAT. Lotta love from Kenya 🇰🇪 .

[@oliverngwuli7555]

This is my first time to listen to Fela Kuti. He is an intelligent musician. His music is an Evergreen music

[@yagiskillz814]

If my generation ever come across this, know that I lived on to watch this on 20th November 2023! At this time, things are very hard and only a few of us are trying to change the narrative. Be good and the gods of Africa will never stop protecting you❤

[@olamidelemusayileka1179]

Watching from USA

[@declanoneill1192]

Watching from Cork, Ireland, 17th April, 2024

[@iridescentlaboratory70]

Hello from Atlanta, Georgia USA Happy New Year 2024 🎈

[@Osamormusic]

Happy New Year to you too.

[@lizziebanj5361]

Happy new year to you,are you a singer?

[@Tchitcho75]

Un génie ! Cela fait 20 ans que je l'écoute et qu'il m'inspire tellement au quotidien !

[@Sabrerattler007]

Rest in peace, Fela! So refreshing listening to this Legend today. I was privileged to have listened to one of his speeches at the University of Ife in the early 1980's.

[@YusufAuwalaytz]

I watched it 10 01 2024 Incase you watch it 100 years to come

[@joshlegend9511]

The legend, created the most organized music in history, in. Combination of both local and foreign instruments and created great harmony. Rest on legend.

[@user-fi4bu5oc1n]

I watched this 2024 Fella was a great man

[@busayosamuel4041]

Baba 70. Africa Legend. May God redress all our problems in Nigeria. All what Fela sang is happening now. Sleep on great singer. I play all ur album virtually every day.

[@pastoriusify]

Greatest of all times,(GOAT)! african ...and human pride! Thanks Africa for giving birth to such priceless gift!all what he prophetized for Africa and this world has been unfortunately come to facts! Not only a great artist but so smart , subtil and visionary person, having love and care for Africa so deeprooted in his heart!!! how can we forget you? RIP GOAT and thanks for all!

[@crismtete8837]

In those years 70's we would blow our minds "high" and enjoy this guy, inspite of no access to videos, our relaxation was beyond say.. R.I.P FELA

[@clancywiggam]

I saw Tony Allen about a decade ago, he was in his seventies, but his playing was incredible. Far and away the best drummer I have ever seen.

[@adetunjidamazio3728]

I Always feel excited anytime i watch him make me to remember my 1st Physical Encounter with him in 1988 @ his Original African Shrine resident in Ikeja, Lagos - Nigeria . Fela Anikulapo-kuti will continue to LIVE LONG. I will Always celebrate you my HERO.

[@stephencur3y237]

It will never be done again, greatness only comes once in a millennium. Fela the best Africa has ever produced

[@tayobibi]

The man that brought Afro beat into the mainstream. He is a legend and always going to be because he never perform for money or material things, but the suffering Africans.

[@clemkay968]

Watching from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It is 11:50pm, December 2023. What a nice way to close out 2023. Master piece, Original, Master genius. I am a fan of Fela from time immemorial. I watched you LIVE in University of Ife, Ile-Ife in 1989. Listen to your songs and music all the time. You live forever . May you never die. Everything you have said are as true or truer now than when you said and spoke about them. Great souls like you never die. I wish you are around today to witness what is happening in our country and Africa in general but I know you are watching and smiling from above. You were ahead of your time. Baba Fela.

[@josephoyekanmi701]

I was watching this beautiful show right now in my sitting room in United States of America today 30th December, 2023. May your soul continues to rest in peace Omo Anikulapo Kuti.

[@vivianjohn579]

3rd February, 2024. The vision’s getting clearer.

[@ifeanyichukwuezeagu]

A prophet is never acknowledged by his own folks.

[@Sambaz90]

This music was before my birth but now I'm. Man watching it today on 24th March 2024 and the message communicated is still truth up to date. Fela is an Iconic legend.

[@adeoyemutiu422]

I wished I met this man had a meal together or had conversation with him or take a photo with him or even attended one of his concerts This man is a prophet guys not just a musician Fela❤is one of the people I’d wish to bring back to life .

[@lynxcore]

starting to think he may be the best to ever do it

[@igonikonjack-wj4hx]

Fela Ransom Kuti was a creative genius and original artist and musician. He was a brilliant musician and originator. He left us at the climax of his popularity and creativity. His brand of music remained original. Best wishes from Igonikon Jack.

[@captainkay02]

I have watched this greatest music legend from Nigeria Africa,and convinced that Fela was a prophet of his generation and generations after him. Each time I remember and recollect his live shows at the shrine,it gives me more joys to keep watching his video songs at all times. RIP Fela Anikulapo. ❤

[@felicitychitonho9547]

My auntie introduced me to this music in 1990 and I have never looked back. MHSRIP. Your music lives😘

[@sabelontuli7660]

Watching for the very first time, 28 December 2023 d. But still sounds fresh

[@laydellrogersjr8445]

This is my first time ever watching Fela. I lke the music I can feel it in my soul. Right on my brother.

[@user-im2ff6ep1u]

Same here

[@user-im2ff6ep1u]

The same with me i really want too hear him play and understand what his sound really is all about

[@emekaokeke4u]

Greatest music artist from Africa. I'm watching this in my sitting room in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria today 31st December, 2023. 😅🎉❤

[@EneWisdom-ot1tf]

Not: incase you see this in 2090 I'm Ene wisdom okon from cross river state, Nigeria. I watch this performance by the Nigerian afrobeats paonia legend FELA KUTI today (1 jun. Sat. 2024) time 12am. RIP LEGEND FELA ANIKOLAKPO KUTI 🦅🤍🦅 🇳🇬

[@AdekunleTaiwo-wt5xp]

2024 March , Fela is still alive. The music lives!

[@treasuresgallery1127]

Pure music Legend. Ensures everyone flows with the rhythm before playing the melody ❤️ Rest well Fela Anikulapo Kuti

[@mkim6017]

Wow wow! Where was I all this time!!! I guess stuck in Ethiopian 60’s jazz! Discover this amazing band on December 14.2023!!! I love it soooo much Amazing ❤

[@martialdoollahrdiesel5314]

Glory be to fela kuti. Glory be to our ancestors

[@sonjaberry4967]

Ase’

[@daHumbleOne]

love the intro of band being at the very beginning

[@immanuelhenshaw9699]

Finest composer of music to walk this earth !!

[@Meallion98]

😂 chill bro .

[@immanuelhenshaw9699]

@@Meallion98 no seriously Tell me who ? Bach ? Beethoven ?? Naah They don’t come close to this

[@kareemsodiq4971]

Anytime you see this, I watched it in Ado Ekiti Nigeria, on 24 December 2023 in my thinking room ❤

[@joenice4510]

How is Ado my brother? Ekiti a gbe wa o. Amin.

[@gayesouley7702]

You is listening in 2024? THE LEGEND NEVER DIE

[@selloseanego1098]

Son of the soil,one of of Africa's greatest ambassadors,gone too soon

[@kolaolaleye2341]

Our music have deteriorated for very long time, am a muscian when I listened to highlife from Nigeian or Ghana either Victor Olaiya , Rex Lawson or M T Messaih , I knew we have lost some very valu😢able lesson and we need to go back and learn more and am talking because I came from Musician family.

[@GURUTHEGURU.]

Fella was the greatest of all in the whole African world, music, tradition, culture and everything you can think of. He was born before his time to show wicked arrogant leaders and rulers in the continent of Africa especially the Nigeria governments to be a model of civilization in Africa where civilization first started and exploded to the rest of the world. Thank God his son Suen Kuti had picked up his father Fella's mantle of same music tradition and continued on his father's footsteps for the project of peace equality and love for others.

[@sodeeqolawale1467]

In case of future I watch in Dubai, 19,3,2024

[@kunleadeolu4886]

Watching this January 13-, 2024 sipping some Martel in ado ekiti, Nigeria

[@iridescentlaboratory70]

Happy New Year from USA!!

[@bigdreamz4985]

Jus incase u see this in 2090 I was here in 2023 am a Nigeria 🇳🇬 🖤

[@preciousandre1796]

I had to read about the prophet And everything he said then is happening now. Was here on 4th November 2023… I watched till end

[@maturationsol5775]

Musical inpiration for the many - Super tight rhythm and horn sections. Plus, the dancers were exotically driven. Big Ups to Fela Kuti and the African 70 for an extraordinary performance.

[@2methylethel]

What do you mean by "exotically driven"?

[@maturationsol5775]

@@2methylethel the lady dancers towards the end of the video carried an exotic feel to the performance. Even though those were his wives, story has it that Fela married to save them from persecution. Still, sort of reminded me of performing at a burlesque party many years ago.