Fela Kuti - Coffin for Head of State

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fela_Kuti
www.fela.net/

[@gachitadamunga2403]

I am a white man living in the USA, and I don't know a lot about Fela Kuti, but I can see right away why the unrighteous hate him.

[@VigiLogic]

Fela really was a genius of the subversive satire. There are many artists that could be dubbed cultural critics, decrying the deplorable political state of affairs. But, for those who listen carefully, there's something else Fela brings to the genre -- the penetrating intensity and accuracy of his observations; not to mention the quasi-psychedelic rhythmic pulse of the music... the effect is mesmerizing. The critique of religion in its hypocritical incarnation is masterful.

[@jasoneden5651]

The man left his soul on this track !! Goosebumps

[@akingbadeakinwande654]

Fela's lone voice was that of John the Baptist. It will continue to haunt the oppressors and those who use religion to propogate themselves at the expense of the masses in the African State

[@tapzelle]

Who is here listening to this track in Covid-19 Lockdown.

[@sulaimansadi560]

What Fela was describing is still the unfortunate situation we have in Nigeria and most of the African countries. We understand religions upside down. Religion is one of our biggest problems. We are so godly without conscience. Government is still budgeting huge amount of money to sponsor people to Mecca and Jerusalem while women die during delivery and children die of hunger. But only we Africans understand these things. Its blasphemous but (un)fortunately the real truth. Our politicians and leaders steal all our money and they are afraid of going to hell they send relatives to Mecca and Jerusalem and pray. Fela was right. And what he was describing has hardly changed. We just recently managed to vote out a government in Nigeria which was ran by jet-flying pastors.

[@SuperBuckwheat11]

This Legend deserves a big Biographical Film about his life & music. Much respect from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@emmaronan6611]

The sadness and change in his voice when he sings ' they killed my mama'💔

[@spammmy]

I feel blessed to find this music later in my life. Such epic tunes with raw emotion and he pours his soul into everything he does. There isn't really any other music like this.

[@afuyewale5648]

the greatest African music legend of all times ...ask anybody

[@giftsamuel6108]

Growing up I never really liked fela music cos I never understood it but when I became an adult I cant stop listening. His music is deep and cuts through the Nigerian struggles, speaks against corruption and the wicked leaders. Fela's message still lives on cos there is no change in Nigeria and it's evn getting worse by d day.

[@chris5152]

Fela I can listen your music forever and never stop ,you simply the best ,you are like a prophet of message, truth and music,Nigeria and Africa is proud of you, r.i.p. one love to your son Femi too,the son of a legend!!

[@flourishosmor-ray2084]

There is no doubt that if Fela had lived in the pre-biblical days or were he a reverend or preacher, he would have been called a prophet. But, that won´t be, because those who are in charge of historical records are all anti-Africanism, nepotics and looters of our commonwealth. Fela lived a legacy no African musician can match till eternity. What he said or sing about many, many years ago, are still happening till today and they will continue to happen as far as we agree to be suffering and smiling. History, whether rightly or wrongly written, Fela´s name remains indelible in our hearts, souls and museums. His iconoclastic personality cannot be whittle down by the elemental forces in government. He lives forever and generations yet unborn will hear, read and rewrite his history to suit his personality. May his combative soul, rest in permanent perfect peace.

[@gfunkin2]

F. Kuti's greatest song in a long discography of great songs. A perfect eulogy to his mother. A perfect harangue of the powers that be. And despite the tragic circumstances, the musicality of it all gives you hope too. This isn't just speaking truth to power, this is freedom.

[@emmanuelvincentisraelletse5192]

Reminiscent of the upbringing we had in the Shanti towns in Soweto....where Fela's music was a Banned voice that gave us a spirit to fight, pride, perspective and a sense of responsibility to uphold our culture very high, over racism, westernisation and its imperialistic and subversive institutions....which continue to velify proud Africans....uhuru continua Fela Anikulapo Kuti

[@b2thez305]

That piano always gives me chills knowing the amount of pain in this song

[@edwardpope48]

"I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE 2 SEE HIM PLAY BUT HIS MUSIC MAKES MY SPIRIT SOAR...WHEN I LISTEN 2 HIS AFRO BEAT THE RHYTHMS HAS ME CRAVING 4 MORE...HE WHO CARRIED DEATH IN A POUCH...MAY HE BE RESTING IN PEACE...SHALOM

[@kevdeeA]

This is my favorite fela kuti song, simply a genius

[@haruspex1-50]

Obasanjo dey there with the big fat stomach, Yar'ardua dey there with the neck like ostrich…what a verse

[@henrix10]

So prophetic and transcendental. Abami Eda!