Fela Kuti - V.I.P. (Vagabonds in Power)

[@jerrybassey9357]

My son, Olufela Ransome Kuti, understood the language of my ancestors. And later became an ancestor himself. Jazz was the language of our ancestors. Mother Africa deposited the lyrics on the tablet of his heart, traditionally speaking. Oh, Anikulapo Kuti, mapa mi now. King of metaphor. Brilliantly delivered the message of his ancestors to the minds of his greedy brothers and sisters who chose to make Africa a failed continent by kissing asses. Abami Eda, we your children in diaspora dey feel your existence as you've subconsciously touched us through your craft. King, you be ooo. JB Signature Atl, Ga.

[@ucakpan]

So well spoken, sir! The 'colonial mentality' he attacked is still alive and well among us Afrikans. But maybe, just maybe the spark that's been struck will light something...

[@britenasstv1818]

I can't believe this is a live performance. Baba was so majestic in the delivery second to none!

[@kimme857]

Imho his live music is his best ...raw, natural and in the flow

[@sojiadamo5212]

He was the master at live performances. In fact he spent more time on stage in the Shrine or on the road than he did in any studio.

[@yerrylee252]

2024 and still listening to this great man rest on legend April 29

[@louistheodulenguiamba4029]

You're not alone😅🇨🇲 ce grand Monsieur est resté une passion pour moi. J'ai presque 62 ans. J'écoute sa musique depuis plus de 45 ans...Rip great man!!!!

[@trista4congress827]

If anything, Fela's words ring TRUER fifty years later! Idk bout u, but I certainly feel like livin' in the US these days is a lot like livin in Nigeria in the 70s ! !

[@louisotieno4712]

Tell me about it mama

[@princeaalexander1150]

That's the world for you a cycle‼️

[@sojiadamo5212]

The truth travel through time. 💯💥🕶️

[@sindialbert7628]

All these fela music takes me down memory lane.The greatest muscian ever know in Africa.May your soul Rest In Peace always

[@nelsonzrh]

A revolutionist without a gun.. you saw the future when no one did. Rest In Peace

[@louisotieno4712]

He said it himself,Music is the Weapon of the Future. GAME OVER

[@trista4congress827]

If anything, his lyrics ring trueR fifty years later !!! Idk bout u, but I certainly feel I'm livin in nigeria

[@petersedmund3685]

@@louisotieno4712 Xx

[@Boombastic82]

Those soldiers that beat him, that burnt Kalakuta, that killed his mother would be retired now or dead, if they are alive, they would not be paid their pensions, they will be wretched, the corruption they helped build will be biting them right now. Fela is forever, his portraits, statue, everywhere he is celebrated Fela is in splendor, wealth,.look at him every where in Femi, Yeni, seun and a lot of us.

[@ucakpan]

This is so tragically true! The vagabonds in power they were recruited to protect have used and discarded them over the decades; a sad tale of Afrika.

[@tengyo]

“We’re not jobless people. We’re not homeless people. We’re not hopeless people. We’re vagabonds in power.” Happy New Year sisters and brothers. Let’s create the year 2024 peace and love.

[@munenenganga2191]

The entire Fela album back catalogue describes Kenya.

[@louisotieno4712]

Walai tena.... ukweli mtupu

[@abdallahkilume6598]

true

[@plantainmouth7327]

Who else is watching this rn, Nigeria is in a messs. Fela said it but we didn't listen

[@trista4congress827]

Nigeria 🇳🇬 & USA 🇺🇸 both !! ✊🏾

[@brightogbeifun9499]

If you are listening to this music 2021 let me know

[@suzannephillips8462]

I am listening to it May 2022!

[@tanksmakau7672]

2022

[@oyewolekayode6603]

Yes, it's awesome seeing the music Legend video......I'm enjoying it.

[@YMEL-jm6tp]

2022 i'm here

[@waskyhenry3132]

Bright, 🌞 it's 2022 bro 😎.

[@judeatisele4658]

at the final call when you joined our ancestors, I was reminded of the equality of all men--they meet one final destiny. we turned out in millions to mourn you. even the rulers of the earth could envy that. your name is for ever lives Africa. rest in perfect peace. thanks

[@munuku]

In my country (Kenya) we also have many such V.I.P.s ...

[@louisotieno4712]

Kweli Kabisa

[@unguja64]

Large truth, ndugu yangu!

[@alhadifarjalla]

Ooh wait ndugu we have plenty in Vip in our beloved nubian kingdom of sudan

[@wanytex1971]

Fela was Africa angel

[@foabroosch1611]

He got them off guard when he said (VIP vagabond in power ) no clapped 🤗

[@boluwatifeoyelami5797]

Vagabonds In Power, we still have them till this very day in Nigeria. Quite sad.

[@gummafaraj5595]

I have listened to this 40 years ago I am happy to bring memories back again and enjoying listening it

[@NonsoSundayNwasunday]

Fela to the world. Big man

[@BabatundeAyomipo]

My legad baba kuti, love you more, u're still alive I'll know that in me...

[@stanleyahmedmartins9975]

My love for Fela music 💯❤️

[@MoubcithAlao-Fari]

The second base on this song is so groovy🐐🐐🐐

[@najlbbnana3044]

yes iam listening in 2022 and i think always and for ever fela was great

[@Niyierstudios]

Legend don't die , long love Anikulapo kuti , the only man who has death in his pauch ☠☠☠💯💯🙏🙏

[@obi387]

" I don't know! " " You don't know anyt'ing my brodah "

[@louisotieno4712]

Try this one..😉😁😂

[@obi387]

@@louisotieno4712 Hahaha I love that part

[@georginahamilton8939]

FELA Anikulapo Kutiii's introduction to the West after festac II n the sad destruction of the 1st Kalakuta republic PATAPATA GBAM xXXXx The Rythmic section is second to none especially with the late Tony Allen on drums ! FELA has always had a strong n vibrant horn Section !! The lyrics n vocal section are Powerful Poignant n Relevant to the the composition : Na Vagabond in Power GBAM absolutely GBAM n FELA closes with his All time Sweet vibrations ♥️⭐✨ on his organ PATAPATA GBAM A Powerful hmmm

[@zowuluseepo9620]

I am amazed by Fela's songs.

[@oduenyiprincelynprincelyn3536]

Fela, An enigma out of Africa

[@willrobm]

Not anymore... Long Live Fela Kuti...

[@tanksmakau7672]

greetings to femi, kola, yemi and fela other children. love from Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@mystalegacy]

Damn ancestor Fela Kuti 😤 RIPower ✊🌞 was way ahead of his time 🦅

[@louisotieno4712]

Rest in Power ABAMI EDA. A spirit never dies ono one can kill a Spirit. Forever in our Hearts

[@tommygraves4065]

Fela kuti d greatest

[@MarouaneChakib]

RIP The Great Fela.

[@nzavali00]

Respect and love, Conscious music

[@andrewgondo3336]

2023 and the jive is still live .

[@echenduonyekachi2543]

Buhari vagabond in power

[@opeskii]

If you watched the Fela live in Berlin concert and heard this song like this comment.

[@Skoczek22SkoChi]

Finely on Fela's chanel! Yeah Yeah

[@olivenwosu]

Listening in 2021 🔥

[@HapArchery0183]

2023 And Never Gets Old👍.

[@BlackBBQChicken1998]

4:59😂😂😂

[@abelaosagie2892]

Is what will have today in nigeria government . (vagabonds in power) RIP Baba fela

[@kingjoshua6775]

This was live in Berlin ,1978

[@djflexxy]

2024 Emilokan brought me here .

[@abdulaisulley3994]

RIP BABA

[@coolbest20]

Rip baba fela

[@georginahamilton8939]

Delivery definitely ❤️ Uncle FELA You Rock PATAPOKIII GBAM xXXXx love you Nefatariii LIX Deronke Anikunifa ANI 1 Khunefa xoxoxo Razzmatazz xXXXx GBAM xXXXx

[@Plant-Free_RN]

2023 here

[@emexokezie7796]

I think Allen was not really in any moral position to decipher Fela was too political, that was his mantra.... The music was the vessel in which his message travelled... Fela was fearless... So I do not resonate with Allen in this context at all.

[@JimiCanRead]

Who is Allen?

[@themaster2043]

The drummer

[@TariqAbdul12]

@@JimiCanRead Mr. Tony moutha fuckin Allen

[@oluggbal3005]

Baba Ani ....faithful till the end....worked with 3 generations!!

[@oliverwarlock241]

But let us admit that Allen is a very good drummer whitout him fela sound will miss something

[@emabrigida6374]

musica com mensagem

[@ousmanoubetkemo2491]

Papa we are great ful for liberation

[@gideonighodalo3476]

Abami Eda 👊

[@casty4568]

Vagabonds in power lol felaa

[@djflexxy]

2023 I’m here

[@jcservices7297]

2022 and still counting

[@firestarter333alchemy7]

Aug 2 2022 I here 💋

[@sallistaruk]

I am in cloud 9 tonight...........

[@0004pedro]

For goodness sake, where is the full version of this song. Part of it is missing here. When will the full album version ever be re-recorded.

[@Hadiswife]

Uh, when Baba Fela is brought back from the dead??? Silly question sir.

[@louisotieno4712]

@@Hadiswife easy brodah... easy 😁🤣👊🏿✊🏾

[@0004pedro]

@@Hadiswife What nonsense are you talking? What is silly in what I said? Was Fela alive when it was re=released on CD in this format. Please have some sense.

[@edwardkauka4340]

2024-7-6 gen z kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 rise up for ur country ..a few taking it to the dogs..vip 🤬

[@Omarley76]

5:30 🔥thank me later

[@padreaddoloratomaria2972]

SOPHISTICATED ORCHESTRA: FK 4EVER!!!!!!!

[@juwe9516]

Africa give legitimacy to polygamous unlike the bible with mistresses, concubine, baby mother, baby father, polyamirous. Fela is a socio political educator. Fela spirit lives... The stench still active in neo colonial Africa.

[@abimbolaidowu9532]

Marriage is culture and tradition just paper work to back it up. It up to the people where the marriage is operating agree to. It same difference.

[@nadinegoncalves9024]

I just wonder... His women were also with other man ? For sure 😂 just stupid women will accept to be sharing one man between many and not being with other persons 😂😂😂 I don't know just saying. Maybe someone can explain to me, cause I will never feel free in such a restricted position.

[@sammyleeopeyemi9132]

2022 here???

[@trista4congress827]

Totally 💯 describes the fn oligarchy in power, w/its stranglehold on democracies all over the world 🌎 ; holding us all back!!!

[@deborahcare5034]

Someone can explain what means symposion discussion in future? Minute 4.20

[@sojiadamo5212]

Deborah carè A symposium symphysis means a conference or meeting to discus a particular point. So in this case where Fela states this, its to say a historical symposium based on facts that will appear in the future.

[@louisotieno4712]

@@sojiadamo5212 Spot On

[@MotlatsiMot]

5:17 Fela speaks his mind

[@jeremie6865]

2024

[@deborahadeniji808]

Although I don't agree with his immoral, polygamous lifestyle, I definitely agree with some of the messages he preached: There are people who, because of money and power, have done, and are still doing, harm to their fellow human beings. No wonder our Lord Jesus Christ stated in Matthew that it's hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God, unless he is willing to humble himself before God and realize that the wealth that has been given to him should not be used for selfish gain; it should be used for the glory of God and to be a blessing to others, including those who are not "V.I.P." Great message!

[@germanydistrictgodofiyorec6914]

Deborah Adeniji nothing like poligami here he did what he want wothout looking back or cheating...it all depend on how u hamdle ur wives even in d bible alot married many wives so.....

[@emexokezie7796]

Polygamy was rife in the early testament of the Bible... No on talks about that? At least he had the decency to marry these women..... It's not for anyone to decide how many wives a man will have.... He didn't force them to marry him.

[@nzavali00]

Well put and said. Our culture are beyond what came with colonial way of life and value African

[@louisotieno4712]

My sister stop being duplicitous coz it's either you agree with his message fully or you don't. GAME OVER. Colomentality is still messing us in Africa... Open your mind. Greetings

[@tricha123ful1]

You are not in any position to agree with Fela on anything that's his right, I be you wan come take his right now even in death

[@FlameShield]

Ha

[@oluwatunmisheruka3043]

💃💃💃💃

[@Plant-Free_RN]

2023 here