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

[@doyinak6939]

In case you're watching this in year 3000, i am from Nigerian, yoruba, living in London watching this in my living room. Fela is my hero.

[@jarguarBlack]

That’s a nice comment, I love that

[@footballdetective7840]

Hello to the guys who will be here 100 years from now. I’m Ekeke Chidera Patriarch. A student doctor now but soon to be the best Doctor in Nigeria. I am watching this on the 28th of June 2024 for the one thousandth time haha. Fela is a sensation, you get to know his music once and it never leaves your body, it’s really spiritual. Have a good time guys 😊🎉

[@lebogangsikgobela8898]

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

[@armend00]

In case you see this in 1955, please return the DeLorean! And know that in June 2024 there are still people who appreciate this wonder of music

[@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

[@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 🕺

[@osazeeayobahan3966]

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

[@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.

[@ASTONVILLA_254]

Watching from Kismayo Somalia , 4th Feb 2024.

[@adepejuatiko]

I’m waiting this in 2024 and all I can say is fela was a prophet

[@khynetic]

lol I am also seeing this

[@AnitaOmo-zd4yr]

Yes o

[@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.

[@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 🎉🎉

[@mcneeson]

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❤

[@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

[@OlufemiPeterAdioOfficial-og5fv]

Ogbomoso man watching from Newark, New Jersey, United States 06/18/2024. Fela was absolutely incredible and indescribable. I can't believe this is 46 years ago. What a legendary man he was! Abami Eda, rest on sir!

[@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 .

[@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.

[@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

[@francisamuah2076]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@adetayoadeboyejo6663]

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

[@agnesgalantier333]

Oui vos mots sont trés justes!

[@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.

[@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

[@AdebayoFrancis-uy3bw]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@mistregabriel9872]

After 45 years still amazing 👍👍👍

[@kestee3240]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@MzwandileNdlangisa-m2u]

I watched this on the 24/06/2024 fela kuti the prophet❤

[@alexanderokuonghae7298]

Fela was a very great talent. Stay blessed.

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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❤

[@Iwong59]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnsonitopaakomodi3399]

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

[@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❤

[@VusumuziMasekoSofas-gijima3-2]

Hello and sweet love from South Africa aka Azania, on 23 June 2024 after disappoining general elections which saw the useless ANC, African National Congress which has nothing African about it transfer back power to racist European settlers.Therefore I found this masterpiece consoling and wiping tears off the cheeks of my soul.Kudos to the outfit 💪💪✊✊👍👍❤️❤️💕💕👋👋😂😂🤣🤣

[@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?

[@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!

[@AdekunleTaiwo-wt5xp]

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

[@Officialmegawattpro]

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

[@mazigentel_official4919]

😂

[@Lifebhoicrust]

This is Ikpide Michael I watched this June 9 2024 in the sitting room

[@andyakamitang6987]

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

[@evansmunene8264]

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

[@olamidelemusayileka1179]

Watching from USA

[@user-fi4bu5oc1n]

I watched this 2024 Fella was a great man

[@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😀

[@ifeanyichukwuezeagu]

A prophet is never acknowledged by his own folks.

[@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.

[@daHumbleOne]

love the intro of band being at the very beginning

[@oliverngwuli7555]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@declanoneill1192]

Watching from Cork, Ireland, 17th April, 2024

[@eugeneghedi1179]

Legend per excellence..dem never born that person.. I we hear pim..!!!! Rest on Sir!

[@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.

[@davidcole2530]

His songs were prophetic regarding what’s going on in Nigeria today

[@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.

[@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.

[@reynaldoguissaespinoza548]

Fela es lo máximo incluído q.e.d nigueria jamás tendrá un esponente como este músico inolvidable icluso hoy 24/3/24 todavía lo recuerdo co mis 62 a 63 x cumpliruy buena música Fela el único jamás olvidado x generaciones que conosen música es don donado x dios. Descansa en paz Fela

[@sabelontuli7660]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@YusufAuwalaytz]

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

[@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.

[@peternwosu4422]

Master class!!!.The greatest to ever do it. Lucky to have watched uncountable live shows in Kalakuta, Ikorodu road and Ikeja.

[@NzeribeNjoku]

Watching with apt attention from Ikotun in Lagos by 3.45pm today 6th May 2024. Fela is already in heaven and I don't think any of our politicians dead or alive will see him again. Continue to R I P.

[@bigdreamz4985]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mwilhelm77]

There was a Baltimore Afrobeat Orchestra back in the day that recreated this vibe for a while back in the early 2000s...not on this level, of course. This is one of the greatest KZbin videos of all time.

[@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

[@josephblessing2100]

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

[@emekaokeke4u]

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

[@martialdoollahrdiesel5314]

Glory be to fela kuti. Glory be to our ancestors

[@sonjaberry4967]

Ase’

[@Casaviejas]

Thanks for upload this great music!

[@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

[@NazPhura2]

I saw Fela Ransome Kuti & his BIG'Ol brass band in a lil’NYC club ‘90 or ‘91. Saw his son Fela jr pay tribute to his Pops, in San Francisco, 30yrs LATER 👑🪘🎷🥁🎺🎸🎹📯🎤🫱🏿‍🫲🏻🇳🇬