Fela Kuti - Shuffering and Shmiling

Suffer suffer for world....enjoy for heaven!

[@Letseatdinner]

Im a 23 year old Armenian from Virginia Usa and this music touches me down to my ancestral spirits. It brings me away from the southern hillbilly society that i feel i dont belong to and reconnects me with my heavily cultured roots and energies. The world is a happy place which, despite all our pain, is abundant with life.

[@gabussy8971]

Barev dzees

[@kylereese4542]

You're a hillbilly. Embrace it while the Africans embrace our own.

[@1Pasha1492]

👁️ MO AB 🗽🌏 ALL Moorish 👁️🌏 ASIA 🌏 ASIATICS 🌍 Inheritance 🧠 Birth right 👁️

[@chrisevans8694]

Western part of Virginia... I was there too.... TAZEWELL....and such...beautiful place,but....people....eĥhhhhhh Hope all remains well❤❤

[@kylereese4542]

@@1Pasha1492 nutcase much 🤓

[@MrRicehard]

I have a fond memory of a time I spent in Sweden back in 2005. I had run out of money one night before my flight back to England, forcing me to spend a night on the streets of Stockholm in -15 degs c weather. Part of the reason I had run out of money is that several days before I had bought two Fela CD's to play on my cdman. At first I tried to stay inside the expansive building of T Centralen where my train the next afternoon would take me to the airport. However at 11pm I and many others, travelers and legit homeless were pushed out into the snow by Police. Closed till morning. The homeless people left the area quickly leaving just a young African man and myself wondering what to do. We struck up a conversation in regards to our situation. I was in inadequate clothing for the weather and he in a worse situation. He had only that afternoon arrived at the airport from Nigeria to stay with his cousin. From the airport he rang his cousin to be told. 'Get a train into the city and I'll meet you in the morning.' So here he was in a tracksuit and trainers fresh from the heat of another continent and the prospect of spending the night on the frozen streets. We decided to move out of the wind and did so as best we could. In the lea I produced my cdman and showed him the CD's I had. He was delighted to find Fela among my selection. We then spent the next four hours dancing to keep warm sharing an earbud each, connected awkwardly by the wire. He tried to teach me how to do some Afrobeat steps and together we passed the hours until a bus station across the road open at around 4am. Inside the warmth we drank coffee and chatted more until around 6am I went to wait for my train to the airport and he went off to meet up with his cousin. I have forgotten his name at this point. Yet I think I shall always remember till my dying day the cold, cold night I danced to Fela's wonderful Afrobeat to stay warm with the Nigerian stranger who may have been one of the nicest people I ever met. :)

[@189hosp6]

One of those rare encounters that leaves life’s indelible mark. Expatiate on this interesting encounter with before and after short story… it makes for good reading.

[@QueenHavilah]

How I want take read this long thing now 😂😂😂

[@mikaelwamankwemrsomethingn3190]

Wow..I hope that Afro Nigerian man comes across your comment.And you guys hook up if God still has given you days of life

[@kenyanana]

I'm sure he will never forget you and your kindness ✨️

[@kingplayze914]

Classic solo traveller story.

[@alexanderrodrigo7594]

Nigerians are still suffering and smiling Fela was a prophet

[@patriceesela5000]

The whole of Africa still does, unfortunately

[@michaelbentley5028]

They stopped smiling now. They are running away in thousands!!

[@TSUKNIDA]

Nigeria a country with over 500 languages,with over 350 different ethnic groups,with more than 280 million people !!! I really think that this Country will suffer forever !!!!

[@TSUKNIDA]

Nigeria has been ranked one of the least peaceful countries in the world, ranking 144 out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index report as of December 2023. Nigeria had a 2.713 score just behind the warring Israel.19.04.2024

[@alphonsepetitboudu6552]

I was playing in James Brown's Band and I thought we were the Funkiest band on Earth. The we went to Lagos, at the Shrine, to listen to Fela and Afrika 70 and I discovered we were wrong. The Funkiest band on Earth that was them. Bootsy Collins.

[@vimbainasheeileenpencil]

One of my favourites of all time. An exploration of Africans’ obsession with Religion and Politics.

[@chx4eva]

Fela deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

[@Aiproductions713]

Real talk‼️

[@alessiobasciani2080]

Shit. Oxishit. Fela deserves a book. A book in every school of the world. Consciousness is the Title.

[@antoniopizzolatotroia8754]

I'm agree with you, he was a real musical genious. No contest.

[@patriciaokechukwu5779]

Yes ke

[@kamdavulu3657]

Fela is the core of Nobel. Such Peace against violence !

[@aldairmarroquin4184]

I just discovered Fela Kuti's music last night and here I am now with a growing interest in Nigeria's cultural and social issues. Greetings from Mexico to everybody!

[@ayokidzzy6326]

You are welcome my dear Africa love u....🇳🇬🇳🇬❤️❤️

[@studywithpraise9584]

Hello

[@nightcandle62]

l love this and the world is still (just about) an amazing and rich place . . .

[@jessebignell5147]

You have sooo much to listen too! Fela has several sons too that also made/make great music with their fathers' influence. You're in for a treat.

[@nightcandle62]

@@jessebignell5147 how are you ?

[@jamescox3906]

I had the pleasure/privilege of playing drums at a impromptu fela gig. Its the highlight of my musical career, I felt like i was in a trance after 5 mins playing. Amazing, like being hypnotized.

[@sallymeli7723]

Wow, how lucky. Stay blessed

[@charlesbrown8879]

Could you provide more context. Sounds like a cool story, I'm sure many (including myself) would be delighted to know the details.

[@moodyjames7871]

You'll never forget that night. No need for pics or video.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

@@moodyjames7871 Facts.

[@RaKhaanambamm]

Wonderful

[@aframaco9491]

This Fela was not just a Musical Maestro.....he also had some fucking Big Balls !! Gbosa!! Babylon feel that one !

[@kwakuafriyie2954]

Polydor music of nigeria

[@GeorgioBD]

Truly the man was ahead of his time. Cameroonian here all the way from Dallas-USA. 2020???

[@youngyoung587]

Fela Lives On. If you are still here in August 2019. Hit for me Like.

[@africaoyibo]

I be 57yrs.First Fela Live.shrine .......18yrs.life Changing....I go be Africa Oyibo.

[@ikeaneke7587]

National anthem for Africans. Fela will always live on. He is prophet of our time

[@proudmum8411]

Nothing has changed in Nigeria 🇳🇬. Rest in perfect peace REVOLUTIONAL LEADER

[@MrSleeplessnights]

It's so sad. Nothing has changed at all. I Love my people but we must make a stand

[@michaelbentley5028]

Really?? Its got worse!!!! When Fela sang this song £1 = N1. Now? £1=N2000

[@mshouse4251]

The death of Tony Allen brought me here...Where have these melodious sounds been all my life?🥁🎺🎙🎶🔥

[@ayomidealawode3649]

I am a 15 years old girl. Coming back and listening to this gives me so much life compared to trending songs now

[@lisaechabor598]

yess it's like soul cleansing, I am 16 and did this over the lockdown.

[@apoxtate144k]

Please read more about African history. Blessings n Love

[@johnson6294]

I'm so proud of you little sister 💝

[@Femi-]

@@lisaechabor598 for real theres something spiritual about felas music been listening since I was 14

[@ekeukiwe128]

This is when the world was truly serene .

[@rmeastjr]

Fela and Bob Marley, two visionaries and prophets whose music is still relevant today!

[@petermaximum6821]

Peter tosh

[@nihilistambush1583]

and Sun Ra!!!! Fela is from Africa and Marley from America. Sun Ra is from Cronos and it will be relevant for at least 50 years ahead!!!

[@thebridge5483]

labros avramis I think for as long humanity exist bro

[@ruusauugwanga7769]

Music is powerful

[@MK-nd2ij]

@@petermaximum6821 Indeed

[@iaintsaynomore5329]

Grateful to discover this beautiful tunes today while smoking blunt Amen

[@ezzypizzy154]

What Fela said in this song decades ago is what Nigerians are just waking up to in 2017. My mum back then as kid even told not to listen him anymore because he was evil for speaking against the exploitations of the religious leaders, few weeks ago she called me to stop paying tithes to greedy pastors. Funny isn't it

[@jozieash5016]

Ezzy Pizzy my mom used to tell me that too 😂😂😂 but I find her always singing some of his songs.

[@janelemarek5197]

Lol

[@thebridge5483]

Ezzy Pizzy right, but it's better late than never

[@keneanosike1057]

Fela was a prophet

[@IronDBZ]

It's sad more like.

[@CRDavis-ki3xf]

Sending love, protection, healing and the power of the Most High and the mighty ancestors to my people in Nigeria 🇳🇬 ...Nigerian Live Matter Too!! End SARS

[@sebastiansepulvedacano8812]

“Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it.” ― Bertolt Brecht

[@danielsmith1066]

I liked Brecht, Hull '91...didn't think all those women who put up with him got as much recognition as they should have done...

[@sebastiansepulvedacano8812]

@@danielsmith1066 Yes, it is something that happens at different scales and not only in art. Studying the origin of the oppression of women and, of course, the way to go out of this inferno of exploitation and oppression engendered is the task of every human being.

[@JourneyingwithSanj]

I'm a Christian now, recently gave my life to Christ a few years back and it's the best thing I've ever done, however for me no music compares to Fela n I do agree with a lot of his logic jus that now I'm in Christ I have deeper understanding of the world. However musically, I don't think I can ever stop listening to this music and I just take it like if something like this can come from the Earth then one must wonder how great our God is!

[@Qwizera]

You should listen to colonial mentality 😊

[@dragoshflorea6841]

An so religions build in thousand's of years whipped away by fella in 20 min ... Now that's the force of music ... Amen /right now

[@doncapoeira8905]

People spend more time arguing about Fela and James Brown's legacies rather than thinking about the message put forth in this music...

[@brumune]

Don, when you talk about Fela or J. Brown, it would be shortsighted just to cover only one dimension of these wonderful human beings. Thank you.

[@tommyt9519]

I genuinely feel sorry for people that can't get into this magic.

[@kuma1939]

Must be deaf & blind... this sound is the purest gift! Boundless thanks!!

[@moosesnWoop]

just takes time and depends on how you get here. Took me many years and the only track I enjoyed was Water got No Enemy. But here I am this very day, playing Fela all day. Realest Shout Out to Burna Boy who is Fela reincarnated - that's how I really got into Fela

[@yaminhaniyah2979]

Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. Two greats who led the masses through their message in music who were intentionally and systematically silenced. And their legacy still lives on. We're still listening. July 2019.

[@ShanghaiRooster]

Bob died of cancer. His rasta beliefs made him reject conventional medical treatment. A tragedy indeed, but hardly intentional silencing. The prophets may be gone, but their messages live on through the music.

[@lynazidane6697]

@@ShanghaiRooster pop culture stripped him of his political message though, at least in the eyes of the general public. It's been sedated been made less dangerous in most hands but not all, some hands listen.

[@cjaquilino]

@@lynazidane6697Sometimes his politics were shallow though too. “Buffalo Soldier” doesn’t really recognize the plight of Indigenous people. At best, it’s maybe a bit regretful but in terms of how black soldiers were treated and forced yo fight.

[@kiwidubz]

@@ShanghaiRooster he was intentionally infected with cancer, the CIA took him out ...allegedly

[@MatthiasHaffner]

I have to cry listening to this genius, prophet and hero. Never ending goose bumps since I listen to this music, and that is more than 30 years already.

[@user-of8sn5dw5c]

The best African musician ever!!!! Fela Anikulapo Kuti. you're Legends not a noise makers live beyond death, his music is still very relevant to what Nigeria are passing through till today. i salute Abami Eda he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

[@amthebestist]

this message is still relevant till date! especially in Nigeria n Africa! Religion has become a commercial business in nigeria

[@abelashes2676]

This was Fela's commentary on theocracy and religious politicians in Nigeria. In this song he criticizes the Muslim and Christian elites in Nigeria for telling people to accept poverty and suffering because they will supposedly be rewarded in an "afterlife". This would make a great anti-Boko Haram anthem as they demand people give up everything good in life for fundamentalist Islam.

[@always-stay-positive5187]

+Abel Ashes Do you have the authority to make such brave comments?

[@darrellpate1270]

Abel Ashes wow...those false profits...are just agents....!

[@abelashes2676]

I don't need any "authority". I have have knowledge.

[@Pirate3World]

Read the lyrics? songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858727846/

[@xzavier_rollingjames9058]

Abel Ashes hmmmmmb

[@dhtrsvckg]

Русские! Слушайте и переводите этого нигерийца! Мы давно уж куда ближе к Африке. Этот человек стоял и пел за свой народ, хуля новую власть и своих братьев, которые шли в ряды её армии. Он был провидцем. Даром что про Zombie спел одну из лучших своих песен, с дикой болью в сердце. Они убили его мать. Они пересажали всю его семью. Но он пел, пока мог. Мир.

[@wellingtonsingh1501]

Fela Kuti was a visionary he was born with insight of the world conditions which became a reality until this day.Sorry for the younger generation who minds are gone forgetting who he is and what he stands for. Religion is still sucking the blood of the poor and uneducated instead of worshipping God they’re worshiping man, wake up Nigeria you can do better.

[@queenb4172]

😂 when he speaks in tongues 🤣

[@louisotieno4712]

The satire... Clear Mockery 😂🤣

[@david.paisano]

haaasasafvmvhmp[[rrrssssghghjn,bbcxeaaaahdd

[@jesuchristi.]

One of my favorite part as a child until my mother brought a pastor to pray for my brothers and I as a teenager and he did it.

[@DjSpeysMuhngkee]

As a Huge James Brown Fan, Easy Transition to Fela Kuti, Who is on a whole different level, sounds, style, it's Amazing Music!

[@Anthony-nd7ld]

Definitely agree with you

[@timothybrosz7697]

I write from Bahia, Brasil. Most African (times a million) of cities in Americas. Fela lives always!

[@arisewitharica]

I moved to Nigeria from USA to be with my Nigerian husband and learn more about my African/Nigerian ancestry & culture. Online I'd seen comments from Nigerians about the state of the nation on a recent post stating Nigeria was a happy place to live. Some comments said "suffering & smiling". I was later informed its a common saying based off this song, so here i am. This is my first time hearing Fela, and I love this music already. I'll be listening all weekend 💃🏾

[@onyiionwurah5475]

Fela said it all and now here we are, it is a pity. I weep for Nigeria.

[@hakeemfowomola7222]

2020... My people still suffering & smiling

[@frankosakwe8382]

Not sure they're smiling now

[@kalwilliams189]

Feel so bad for Nigeria. A scammer pop up on my fb account. Feel more sincerely sorry for him than upset with him. I prayed for him and all of Nigerian. God never intended for any human on his earth to go hungry and without. One man greed is another man hunger. The cycle has to stop somewhere.

[@ovidiugarbacea9498]

@@kalwilliams189 than maybe... God is not what you were told it was...

[@nikovz4719]

@@frankosakwe8382 bout the fake smiling; I see it. Everywhere I go, fake smile. I once had someone tell me, no one wants to hear about your problems, hence Suffering and smiling. Fela Kuti speaks truth.

[@lamrechane2477]

The suffering is now on another level

[@SteelCurrent]

The music is not trying to force a melody into your head, it's just... there. This is what I love about trance music, it is not trying to grab your attention, but when it does, it still is interesting.

[@phoenicef.3903]

I am 70 years old now and I love Fela like I did since I was 20❤

[@jossyjossy8260]

Oh my GOD,i was too young to understand what the legend was fighting for but as I grew up ,i understand why he was & still the greatest prophet of our time,fela spent all his time fighting 4 emancipation of Africa ,equal rights , justice & Africa unity, NO comparable, may his soul rest in peace AMEN.

[@abiolaadebayo8709]

The Legend ,the Black president when you sang this song the notorious military and civilian turned to armed robbers called themselves politicians called hemp smokers

[@monicavalle874]

Marvellouss!!!! I´m shocked!! ..d kind of sound I´ve been dreaming listennin´in São Paulo!!! Help Us!!

[@juanestadian8471]

The synergy between Tony Allen and Fela was electric man. The business side of the relationship is another story but musically, they were equals. Two incomparable geniuses in the history of popular African music.

[@chillitopo2420]

The synergy is electric and Tony Allen is a genius! But not equal to Fela Musically. No one is equal to Fela Anikulapo Kuti & He still remained the Most famous graduate from London Music School.

[@juanestadian8471]

@@chillitopo2420 Maybe as a composer Fela was superior. But as an instrumentalist, Tony was incomparable, only ginger baker and max roach come close.

[@westyraviz]

@@juanestadian8471You can’t possibly be serious. As a drummer Tony Allen was superior. What instrument could Tony Allen play that Fela couldn’t? Tony Allen couldn’t play saxophone. Fela is on par with Mozart and Beethoven as a composer.

[@juanestadian8471]

@@westyraviz which is why i said max roach and ginger baker come close. I didn’t say they surpassed Tony Allen. Tony Allen is the greatest drummer in the history of popular music, bebop jazz included. But……there would be no Tony Allen if it wasn’t for two people, Max Roach and Art Blakey, who Allen says inspired him to play the drums

[@juanestadian8471]

@@westyraviz fela surpasses Mozart as a composer. Mikes Davis surpasses Beethoven and Mozart as a composer. Because both were jazz musicians. Jazz extremely difficult to write and perform. It is not mindless improvisation as some people, casual listeners think. It is improvisation underrated by sketches of music.

[@kodankyi]

One thing about this musical genius was that the band can play a series of songs continuously for one hour nonstop beats Rythms vocals and precursions all in one place

[@moodyjames7871]

I'm still amazed someone could get this out of their head and into an arrangement. Shm...

[@productions271]

How disturbing is it that it's 2020 and everything he says is still relevant in today's Nigeria.

[@lucifer73]

I discovered Fela's music via Ginger Baker. Two greats talents that are sorely missed.

[@cristian5702]

Today 22 years ago this legend died. We celebrate, we suffer and smiling. Na secret na confidential matter. Just love and respect each other. Enjoy your time guys.

[@ajiboyelekan4172]

Fela is just like Jesus Christ our Lord, when Christ was alive few believed him. But when is gone millions realize the value of Jesus Christ, just now all Fela said came to pass. I grew to know when Fela mate are abusing him calling all sorts of names. Rest on our legend.

[@jimbimedia]

Fela, totally refused to be boxed. His songs were soul/Afrobeat/funk symphonies that did not fit the 5 minute segments favored by music companies and record companies. This particular powerful political symphony is more topical today than when it was first released close to 40 years ago. Play it to the children often.

[@emmanuelekaleesambe2827]

Spot on!

[@didiclaire7466]

Just discovered Fela, I am grateful. Better late than never 🙏🏿 Feel more proud to be African!

[@h3ll0univ3rs3]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@h3ll0univ3rs3]

👑🐐🎶🕊️🌍🌏🌎🌐✨

[@lilb3671]

Mannnn I'm speechless....its 2021 and i just came across this 💎.....

[@dr.lanreegbeyemi74]

21 minutes of Political and religious Awakening, Fun and Spiritual awakening all in one. Truly Magical.

[@gracesmith4046]

I had total joy of seeing him at Glastonbury... Unforgettable

[@paulmackilligin1754]

Me too. What year was it? 1985? That was the first time I had heard of him. Blew me away.

[@iruler08]

I often listen to the great Fela but when you listen to the musical arrangements then you appreciate the genius of the man. In 2022 his words still resonate meaning!

[@adeakin3758]

His word will still resonate in 2075

[@seneca6959]

Peace and love from Morocco. .. You are the best African musician ever!!!! Down with radical religion and stupidity

[@irisis4019]

MUSIC IS THE WEAPON FELA FOREVER. This is beyond music, this is a fight this is spiritual. This is HISTORY.

[@elijahdaniel9183]

#End police brutality,# End bad governance, # End Buhari, # Let my country be Great Again!!!

[@steve240]

Baba Kuti 👍 Greatest African superstar. Ikpoooooo

[@yinkadoyinbo5950]

We Africans are still looking for a good leader to take us to the promise land, he said a lot about our way of lives especially in Nigeria, so sad nothing has changed since, even the situation is getting worse

[@victoropara6573]

This man passed this way but we never appreciated him and He saw things even science could not see. He remains the Nostradamus of Africa and The Diaspora. Only if he lived to see what Buhari has done to the citizenry and to my beloveth Nigeria. Buhari has deceived Nigerians that he is he is th messiah, divided us further along ethnic-religious Lines while protecting his fellow crusaders. He has promoted hatred and broken the cord which holds us together. Today we no longer see ourselves as Nigerians but as Afenifere, Ipob, Arewa, Miyetti, NW, SW, NE, NW, NC, SE, SS, MB. Rest in peace THE WEIRD ONE.

[@reepodog3625]

The first and the last Black President. Fela forever!

[@olusesiadeniyiisrael5039]

Fela is also an evangelist too

[@raym0nddelahaye744]

Fela. Kuti. Serra. Un. Roi. Pour. Toujours..!!.??.....

[@MrIgeadubi]

@@olusesiadeniyiisrael5039 ChoirMaster!

[@MrIgeadubi]

Abami Eda.

[@allworld291]

I love Fela and James Brown. If you know Fela history you would know that Fela himself said he was influenced by JB. However, Afrobeat is a genre all it's own. I wish they both were still here.

[@johngottuso5654]

One of the greatest and most talented musicians to ever come out of Africa and maybe the best! His music lives one today. Everything he sang about 40 years ago are still happening today. All the billions of Naira missing in the 70s that Fela sang about in his music and got him in trouble with the Military and Civilian rulers are still occurring today!!!! Look at the rulers that Fela sang about and hated Fela for it: Gowon, Muritala, Obasanjo, Shagari, Yaradua, Buhari, Babangida, Abacha, Abiola, etc.............. What a legend. It is a pride to all Nigerians that this man came out of that country called Nigeria!!!

[@dccglobalengineering]

His music is life. He is a musical prophet. He continues to live !!!

[@echonoamali7888]

Fela, our greatest and fearless philosopher really told all the stories about how hopeless and wicked our so called leaders had been. Now he's gone ,what can we do to keep his spirit alive. I think he deserves a special place in our struggle and history. I will recommend him for a special national honor

[@benjaminbaiden8411]

I agree with you my brother. Started listening to him at the ripe age of 5 when my dad brought home some of his LP,s.

[@mukwesangandu1469]

Fela spoke for all the oppressed people of the world. He deserves more than a national award. He remains one of the most influential artists of all time. Let's start the campaign to keep his message alive! Am with you all the way.

[@itoevincentandsakwe5019]

What fala say for loge now is coming to pass in 2020, Hum Nigeria which way

[@JaaliHeruRaHotep]

Fela's music speaks to the soul.

[@taslimoseni2231]

I don't know who needs to hear this but Fela starts talking at 9:36.

[@olukayodeolusegun3242]

What we ran away for, had finally catch up with us as a country. Religiously we had failed and governmentaly we had failed. Let's run back to our God for help. And this man said it.

[@rotimijohn7079]

Fela - the man who saw tomorrow through music. Ur music will be here for many centuries. Rest on, Olufela

[@pearliemclaughlin6115]

It's Jan.2020 I fell in love with this Fela song back in 1988 and it hits home now more than ever. I LOVE THIS SONG forever FELA.

[@dubemdumdum4127]

The troubles of Nigeria has made me gone back to fela song.. Let me endure it because he told us!!!

[@Galeymusician]

Dubem Dum Dum 🔥✊🏿🔥

[@upsidedahead]

My God ! Whoever you are... We thank you for Fela 💞🔥

[@Aiproductions713]

Music is fusion, so all arguments over who's better are irrelevant. In Fela's own words "Music is to be enjoyed...FULL STOP" This God of a Human Being has left a Legacy that will continue to shed light on truths which have been hidden in plain sight. What was last will now be first, what was first will now be last. God is real...therefore Karma is a tool set in infinite motion by the Higher Forces. Every form of trickery/Deception used against innocent people shall be account for. May we all receive Knowledge, Wisdom and Overstanding so we can release ourselves from bondage and reach our highest potential. ASE!

[@macmaniac3080]

Sometimes you find gold onthe internet

[@Phuzz828]

A higher vibration this resonates on. Puts me in a trance-like state of upliftment. Nothing enlightens my spirit like Fela does. I'm grateful.

[@naletsanaele]

African spirituality.trantic bushman dancing does the same and traditional sussu drums

[@adeamujale]

@@naletsanaele Are you ok?

[@adeamujale]

@@naletsanaele You are better off just texting something of the kind: I'm grateful to Fela too phuzzz82.

[@chillitopo2420]

Yoruba people deserves accolades for inventing Afrobeat and giving us good music

[@stwork4505]

still one of Africa realist of all time

[@themostslepton]

Fela was rejected by his ppl in Nigeria but he still remained true! Salute ✊🏿 FBA love and respect

[@jeanschaub9258]

Who ear this song as a christian in September 2019. Fela the Best. Ever ever...

[@PABLOHOLMEZ]

Pure political music... Love you Fela, R.I.P Nelson Mandela X

[@qwj68boots]

First off, RIP Tony Allen. Since I just learned he died, I'm gonna play Feli Kuti with TA all day and rest of week. Now, I love all three but let's face it. Fela with everything he is supercedes James Brown & Bob Marley. They're all Great but, I've said it. Debate over.

[@ositaugoh282]

My own man of God.....baba fela our people have gone from bad to worst in the hands of this so-called men of God and politivecians....😞

[@Loserfr]

Funny I can work with any type of music but not Fela Kuti. Too much energy, I'm in awe everytime.

[@jorgeanguas9220]

Me I say, the ancestors of Fela Kuti and Bob Marley were close relatives, 3 or 4 centuries ago.

[@shyamvk]

whenever i am frustrated at how music is going, i listen to this video. Sheer class

[@Galeymusician]

shyamvk ✊🏿🔥✊🏿

[@AAde-or3qz]

The guitar at the beginning, the trumpets after,.. the lyrics. Woah!

[@Galeymusician]

Raymand Doks ✊🏿

[@radiantrenee406]

Yo his band was flawless!!! These are Great musician all assembled to get this powerful and relevant message out. King Fela was way ahead of his time.

[@youcancallmejames]

mannn, the album artwork is all kinds of amazing

[@gerigeri111]

Growing up musically in the 70's, the album covers were what drew us in....the artwork was amazing.....you had to use your imagination.....look at Bob Marley's albums, Third World, Peter Tosh and Fela.

[@Mr.Bassman]

Great grooves, the 2 guitars bouncing rhythms off one another in almost all Fela's music is what brought me, the grooves kept me. Fantastic sound.

[@kozocow]

Bravo to all of you young people are listen to this Master of a musician, this makes me very proud, that there are not only Justin Bieber or Ariana Grande listeners in this age of 14 years and upward

[@richardhead9405]

He was arrested nearly 300 times, was beaten every time. Tortured on a regular. Utterly fearless. Broken bones and trauma to the spleen, and too much jail food, are enough to weaken the immune system. That's what killed him. I once had the blessing to be roommate with the daughter of one of his dancers. Fela was a shaping factor in her life, and she represented his spirit for REAL! The expat IBO in NYC called her Princess Kush, and she earned it.

[@anthonyfrazier1312]

Richard Head you are absolutely correct

[@oluwatoyintejuoso8714]

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[@moniquecavard745]

Didn t he died from Aids ??,

[@blackrose9851]

Definitely in the top 5 best jazz artists...correction!!!! He was in a league of his own.

[@oluapampa5075]

Correction. Afro Beat.

[@seancooo]

Wow. Incredible music, and as I read through the comments and learn about this man for the first time, I immediately have immense respect for him.

[@Galeymusician]

seanco ✊🏿

[@Slowed2perfection44]

he is the root of almost all of burna boy's sampled songs

[@olumideononaiye5748]

He was even speaking in tongues, pure genius

[@Galeymusician]

olumide ononaiye 🔥✊🏿🔥

[@stuartbrown279]

One of the positives that I can take out of lockdown is discovering Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango. I thought to myself yes this is great background music, however it becomes so absorbing that it completely takes over, job done. The kings are dead long live the kings!

[@mistergray9664]

"Music is the weapon of the future" 🔥

[@kestero.8717]

Legends not the noise makers live beyond death, his music is still very relevant to what Nigeria is still experiencing today. i salute abami eda

[@Galeymusician]

Obafemi Obajemihi ✊🏿

[@contehmichael8216]

I can't tired to listen to the late great legend Prophet Fela Kuti 😭🙏😭 continue to rest in peace

[@i_am_ironman3380]

This touches my soul. Much love from a 22 year old Swazi

[@Cebelihle1]

Ah! Hello there, mkhaya!

[@clancyk8497]

Music that takes you on a journey that you can never forget.

[@Galeymusician]

Clancy k 🔥✊🏿🔥