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.
@jasoneden5651
2 жыл бұрын
The man left his soul on this track !! Goosebumps
@akingbadeakinwande654
9 жыл бұрын
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
@Pancapitalist
8 жыл бұрын
Speak on it brother!!!
@lazysundais3162
8 жыл бұрын
+Akingbade Akinwande you look i was there the thought of love cannot leave the breast with out my eyes uttering the shimmering waves of music bending all possible resistance into a warped shimmy only know as a congo
@mashaaelpeerbux1335
8 жыл бұрын
+Akingbade Akinwande eba mi ohhhh
@ediedward9832
7 жыл бұрын
Akingbade Akinwande
@olugbengaadesanya1128
7 жыл бұрын
Super Facts
@flourishosmor-ray2084
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@afuyewale5648
8 жыл бұрын
the greatest African music legend of all times ...ask anybody
@mwanamazala5088
4 жыл бұрын
Great indeed. Salic Keita is up there with Fela.
@bestinoschinodya6977
4 жыл бұрын
We all know that my guy
@AndrewTheZealot
4 жыл бұрын
No argument!
@benlee4u
3 жыл бұрын
It's not even close🤐
@tomidada9051
3 жыл бұрын
Best musician full stop
@emmanuelvincentisraelletse5192
2 жыл бұрын
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
@SuperBuckwheat11
3 жыл бұрын
This Legend deserves a big Biographical Film about his life & music. Much respect from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
@stemdhako1638
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with brother I think someone in position should do film on baba Fela Anikulapo Kuti. A legend.
@VigiLogic
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@Aremuorin
4 жыл бұрын
Well put 💕👐🏿👏🏿
@mrteejay7037
4 жыл бұрын
You are good. You know your stuff.
@pepelomo1
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better.you nailed it.
@brianphiri6954
3 жыл бұрын
Right on Fela
@tdiroko4582
2 жыл бұрын
And you, @Vin Theo you are a genius when describing fela's music
@sulaimansadi560
9 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrJamjestteo
8 жыл бұрын
+Sulaiman Sadi Sorry to hear that... When I hear about Nigeria in the media it is for two reasons - the problem with Muslim extremists in the North or... Nigerias riches and economic growth. African Bollywood, rising DGP, companies attracted to Nigeria, and all that bullshit. They measure the nation's wellbeing by tunrover of corporations and they neglect and don't show the harsh everyday reality of millions, who are exploited by the ruling casts. But hey, isn't this decription true for most countreis in the wolrd? Nigeria just seems to be one of the best examples.
@Pancapitalist
8 жыл бұрын
No brother you touching on some real stuff....teach us over here your struggle
@knaan163
8 жыл бұрын
+Sulaiman Sadi Solidarity
@maxcohen13
8 жыл бұрын
+Sulaiman Sadi Just remember that the answer to bad religion is _good_ religion, not no religion.
@sbaikro
8 жыл бұрын
you are a comuniste. God forgive you. before anything almighty God should be first
@gachitadamunga2403
9 жыл бұрын
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.
@tomioshin400
8 жыл бұрын
Gachitadamunga @"im a white man"???
@toac1403
8 жыл бұрын
what does being white have anything to do?
@chrisepps4430
7 жыл бұрын
somebody's triggered
@raphaelsolomon2316
7 жыл бұрын
victor fafor
@jasonmgavitt2357
7 жыл бұрын
yo take your fucking mind and pull it the fuck outta the gutter.just because race got brought up so fucking what.you cant figure out that the reason the man said that was to show the contrast when he was saying he knew nothing about fela kuti.what the fuck is wrong with you and half of america?!!!! you hear the word white man and you instantly think there has to be a problem.ya know what morgan freeman said about people like you who bring up race,he said if you dont want racism then dont fucking talk about it and hes a black guy by the way.
@MrSsaun
8 жыл бұрын
"E dey there now, now, now, now, now E dey there now, now, now now, now E dey there now, now, now, now, now"..... Such a heavy song. Rest in Paradise Fela
@haruspex1-50
10 жыл бұрын
Obasanjo dey there with the big fat stomach, Yar'ardua dey there with the neck like ostrich…what a verse
@77floren
9 жыл бұрын
laught want kill me hahahahaha! obansajo and the big stomach
@oladelegbengasamson5719
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahaha
@jameswortman
5 жыл бұрын
thats callef mf bars
@michaelasmith3819
4 жыл бұрын
@@jameswortman true
@absalomdaboer8493
4 жыл бұрын
Laugh want year my pant oooooo, tr talk
@b2thez305
3 жыл бұрын
That piano always gives me chills knowing the amount of pain in this song
@chris5152
7 жыл бұрын
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!!
@michaelasmith3819
4 жыл бұрын
Check out the documentary about him "Finding Fela"
@gfunkin2
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Bronco541
10 жыл бұрын
this song is 22 minutes yet it does not feel long at all!
@ebbyoma7008
3 жыл бұрын
Felas’ music has a way of warping time. Have been listening to him since toddler age, just hit my 20s... his songs always either feel considerably longer or shorter than they actually are.
@sidneydavis6769
9 жыл бұрын
While in Lagos I heard this song playing real loud in the market and I thought it sounded really funky. The bass was really turned up. Then I heard "Jesus" and "Amen, Amen, Amen" and I thought how my Nigerian Christians really can get funky in church with their music (they really can) and I had to buy it! Coffin Head of State Lyrics [Chorus] Amen, Amen, Amen! Through Jesus Christ our Lord By the grace of Almighty Lord Through Jesus Christ our Lord By the grace of Almighty Lord "In Spiritus Christus..." "Allah Wakubar Mohammed Salamalekum..." [Chorus] Waka, waka, waka! So I waka waka waka I go many places I see my people Them dey cry cry cry Amen, Amen, Amen Amen, Amen, Amen Amen, Amen, Amen Amen, Amen, Amen I say I waka waka waka... I waka many village anywhere in Africa I waka many village anywhere in Africa Pastor's house na him dey fine pass My people them dey stay for poor surroundings Pastor's dress na him dey clean pass E hard for my people for them to buy soap Pastor na him them give respect pass And them do bad bad bad bad bad bad things Through Jesus Christ our Lord (Amen, Amen, Amen!)... [Chorus] Waka, waka, waka! So I waka waka waka I go many places I go business places I see see see All the bad bad bad things Them dey do do do Call corruption Them dey call nepotism Inside the promotions And inside all business I say I waka waka waka I see see see So I waka waka waka... I waka many business anywhere in Africa I waka many business anywhere in Africa North and South them get them policies One Christian and the other one Muslim Anywhere the Muslims them they reign Na Senior Alhaji na him be Director Anywhere the Christians them they reign Na the best friend to Bishop na him be Director It is a known fact that for many thousand years We Africans we had our own traditions These moneymaking organizations Them come put we Africans in total confusion Through Jesus Christ our Lord (Amen, Amen, Amen!)... [Chorus] Waka, waka, waka! So I waka waka waka I go many places I go government places I see see see All the bad bad bad things Them dey do do do Look Obasanjo! Before anything at all, him go dey shout: "Oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, Almighty Lord!" "Oh Lord, oh God!" And them do bad bad bad bad bad bad things Through Jesus Christ our Lord (Amen, Amen, Amen!) By the grace of Almighty Lord (Amen, Amen, Amen!) I say, look Yar'Adua! I say, look Yar'Adua! Before anything at all, him go dey shout: "Habba Allah, habba Allah, habba Allah!" "Habba Allah, habba Allah!" And them do, yes yes And them do bad bad bad bad bad bad things Through Mohammed our Lord (Amen, Amen, Amen!) By the grace of Almighty Allah (Amen, Amen, Amen!) [Chorus] Waka, waka, waka! So I waka waka waka I go many places I go government places I see see see All the bad bad bad things Them they do do do Them steal all the money Them kill many students Them burn many houses Them burn my house too Them kill my mama So I carry the coffin I waka waka waka Movement of the People Them waka waka waka Young African Pioneers Them waka waka wake We go Obalende We go Dodan barracks We reach them gate o We put the coffin down Obasanjo dey there With him big fat stomach Yar'Adua dey there With him neck like ostrich We put the coffin down [Chorus] But them take am! Them no want take am Them no want take am Who go want take coffin? Them must take am Na the bad bad bad things Wey they don do Them no want take am Obasanjo grab am Yar'Adua carry am Yes, them no want take am Obasanjo carry am Yar'Adua tow am Them no want take am Them no want take am E dey for them office E dey there now now now now now E dey there now now now now now E dey there now now now now now E dey there now now now now now... [Chorus] But them take am! Fela Kuti - Coffin Head Of State Lyrics
@jacksorsky5368
9 жыл бұрын
Sidney Davis legend
@mensilak
9 жыл бұрын
Sidney Davis But this song is making fun of the religion of Arabs and Europeans
@letsgobro1599
9 жыл бұрын
No its criticizing there soceity
@emil246
9 жыл бұрын
+malobi100 yes cause that person is dumb
@sidneydavis6769
9 жыл бұрын
Yes, he is critical of political and religious corruption, aggravated by human right abuses, sectarianism and tribalism as a result colonialism and neo-colonialism.
@kevdeeA
8 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite fela kuti song, simply a genius
@Kosa-j8b
Ай бұрын
Me too
@tommartin7728
7 жыл бұрын
The part when he sings about African traditions and money making organizations always gets me. Rest in peace Fela.
@edwardpope48
10 жыл бұрын
"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
@edwardpope48
10 жыл бұрын
truth is always truth...shalom
@edwardpope48
9 жыл бұрын
"he who carried death in a pouch"...may he be resting in peace...shalom
@byanymeansnecessary398
6 жыл бұрын
Shalom my friend.
@davidkariu2330
5 жыл бұрын
Fela was really angry here. They killed his mother.
@anthonymackey3607
4 жыл бұрын
Waka waka waka
@disingenuousdencemtherfcke227
4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonymackey3607 WAKA WAKA WAKA
@henrix10
10 жыл бұрын
So prophetic and transcendental. Abami Eda!
@okojipeter6091
6 жыл бұрын
Honestly, Discovering fela's songs is d best thing to have happened to me...
@ejikemeliberty1911
4 жыл бұрын
Okoji Peter same here bro
@fingolfinz550
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, absolutely life changing
@Gezira
Жыл бұрын
I can see that, it was for me 🙂
@joshuahill9003
9 жыл бұрын
Any fool who puts this down is on some bullshit in their life. This is the revolutionary music you can't beat out of the so called "artists" today. Much love for the Black President!
@zoltaan7524
5 жыл бұрын
Tis Y he is on Broadway .
@hrhprincemalangazulu9963
6 жыл бұрын
Fela lives on in our minds and heart, RIP Sir South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world loves and miss you and your art.
@djwilliss8651
5 жыл бұрын
I wish my country people can calm down and listen to all fela's song am sure they will no whom to vote for this 2019 God bless Anikulapo kuti F.E.L.A
@chrysanthusadegbola8507
8 жыл бұрын
Fela is the No 1 Nigerian that I know. The best African that will ever live for ever.
@creedddzz
8 жыл бұрын
Fuck Obasanjo.
@colinodomino6738
7 жыл бұрын
Chrysanthus Adegbola fela was ashamed to be a Nigerian
@ingeposch8091
7 жыл бұрын
+collins dion Fela was proud to be a Nigerian, he was ashamed of the Nigerian ruling classes.... did you know that he tried to run for president once? you should look for the documentary "music is the weapon" and you just might understand a bit more about this wonderful man...
@colinodomino6738
7 жыл бұрын
Inge Posch please shut up. You think he's as dumb as you're?
@ingeposch8091
7 жыл бұрын
oh, do shut up yourself +collins dion... as if you're soooo "enlightened" and "well educated". i bet that i've had a higher education than you. you might want to google the dutch educational system and look what kind of secondary school a gymnasium is.... i didn't pump up my muscles there, i did that whilst working. ;-)
@ibrahimadamou5047
4 жыл бұрын
For me Fela's song is not just an entertainment but a piece of artistic medicament for the mind, body and soul.
@mphuphuthaalpheus7489
4 жыл бұрын
this guy is amazing. i just discovered his music and i cant play any other music besides his. very long joints but ends shortly
@osenienemayimichael544
9 ай бұрын
Whoelse noticed the change of Key at exactly 10:14 minute into the Song,just before the Text Started? This Man was a Genius,No one Born a Nigerian has been able to do what this Man did Musically and revolution wise🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
@mascotogbe1562
Ай бұрын
I noticed this too. I am a music enthusiast but I still can't understand how he did that
@blackcreationtv919
8 жыл бұрын
Man Fela Anikulapo Kuti is one amazing man. His music is so engaging, captivating and relaxing. I don't understand how one could not like this. This is as good as music gets.
@owenazeprecious8392
3 жыл бұрын
Anytime am bored, I fall back on Fela music. Any of his songs heals me of worries, fear anxiety any time any day even Night. Fela is alive!
@Chris_Lago
10 жыл бұрын
the nights in the shrine in ikeja feel lightyears away and are still so visible, bless you
@tapzelle
4 жыл бұрын
Who is here listening to this track in Covid-19 Lockdown.
@sevenfo306
9 жыл бұрын
Futuristic ,way before its time . Eclectic to say timeless.Pure Genius!!!!
@zwelimasina
8 жыл бұрын
This song reminds me of one of the greatest friend I had in life. Kenneth Sello Makofane
@veriteinternational
5 жыл бұрын
May he RIP King. Nothing like memories.
@suncraftplayzz-minecraft3967
6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FELA! THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC! THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR THE VOICELESS!! I AM HAPPY TO KNOW I WAS BORN IN THE SAME COUNTRY OF YOURS. YOU WE FOREVER BE HONORED AS A NIGERIAN. A PLUS!! R.I.P BABA.
@MikeStephanySmokinKush
8 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to share some background to this song. *copied from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fela_Kuti* In 1977, Fela and the Afrika '70 released the album Zombie, a scathing attack on Nigerian soldiers using the zombie metaphor to describe the methods of the Nigerian military. The album was a smash hit and infuriated the government, setting off a vicious attack against the Kalakuta Republic, during which one thousand soldiers attacked the commune. Fela was severely beaten, and his elderly mother (whose house was located opposite the commune) was thrown from a window, causing fatal injuries. The Kalakuta Republic was burned, and Fela's studio, instruments, and master tapes were destroyed. Fela claimed that he would have been killed had it not been for the intervention of a commanding officer as he was being beaten. Fela's response to the attack was to deliver his mother's coffin to the Dodan Barracks in Lagos, General Olusegun Obasanjo's residence, and to write two songs, "Coffin for Head of State" and "Unknown Soldier", referencing the official inquiry that claimed the commune had been destroyed by an unknown soldier.
@jusafinesseryt2193
8 жыл бұрын
how did he die
@ochivictor1688
8 жыл бұрын
He was sickly shortly after he was released from the prison. He never recovered fully. He eventually died.
@dayoofere8513
8 жыл бұрын
+Dxn.J he died of AIDS
@ochivictor1688
8 жыл бұрын
Dayo Ofere lies and speculations
@dayoofere8513
8 жыл бұрын
+CLENS MAN I'm one of Fela s non biological son ,I know what am talking about
@omotayoadejarekehinde3524
2 жыл бұрын
The most great man in Nigeria 🇳🇬, rest in perfect peace.
@justicetruth5456
3 жыл бұрын
Fela's greatest achievement was mastery of the Science of Sound. Of which, Fela was a high Priest. Fela reached back to ancient Kemet as his inspiration. There is no such thing as the Greatest Afrikan Musician. Let's not forget Louis Armstrong, Salif Keita, Bob Marley, James Brown, Manu Dibango, Mariam Makeba, and the list goes on. Fela is definitely in the upper Pantheon of the Greatest Musicians (Not just Afrikans) who have ever strode the earth. Fela was not the most technically proficient at mastery of his instruments. But Fela's greatest strength was his complete mastery of the science of sound. Fela reached back to pyramids by syncretising, jazz, R&B, Highlife, Blues, and the almightyy traditional Afrikan music crystalized in the drum, the first and most divine musical instrument. Fela showed Afrikans and the world the power of the CREATOR through his musical creations.
@MrSkillz91
2 жыл бұрын
This is the most unbiased comment I’ve ever seen. Well done!
@eggsackley9656
11 жыл бұрын
Fela Kuti. Mighty Prophet. Voice of the oppressed. I revere and bless your memory forever.
@Stratocaster01
7 жыл бұрын
Fela's best by a mile. Emotionally rendered with contents still a daily occurrence in Nigeria in 2017.
@solomonjoseph65
7 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is that Fela's works during the last ten years of his life were never released to the Public. They could qualify as some his greatest works. Only those who attended his shows at the African Shrine got to enjoy them. These great tracks included BBC ( Big Blind Country) ; MASS ( Movement Against Second Slavery) ; COP ( Country of Pain ) ; just to name a few. I really hope his children who have been great off-springs of his can do something about this.
@Obinne
3 жыл бұрын
Where can we get BBC, MASS, COP info please
@nickandthecrisis
2 жыл бұрын
@@Obinne did u find them? im looking for CSAS
@Obinne
2 жыл бұрын
@@nickandthecrisis not yet. Will inform you when I find them
@evilotis01
3 жыл бұрын
the term "masterpiece" gets thrown around a lot, but it is 1000% deserved here
@mrsedition1
9 жыл бұрын
Just put in a search for artisis like fela and there are none god bless you fela
@henryhill92
8 жыл бұрын
+michael ian green Check out two compilations by the name of 'Ghana Soundz'. They're both full of rare funk, afrobeat and fusion from 1970s Ghana. Not quite Fela, but close.
@jimhardley4605
4 жыл бұрын
This brother is incredible his music is very driving and forceful it will difinitly incite if you allow yourself to listen and he keeps the issue before you at all times and this is what people need in order to ward off distractions because the distractions come constantly.
@olawaleawoniyi6862
4 жыл бұрын
That is why he calls it 'spiritual'....
@paulypavillion
11 жыл бұрын
I'm on the Fela Kuti...A musical Journey!....I can njoy this Trip 4ever!
@ADAJ3KINGANGEL
11 жыл бұрын
Why didn't I learn how to play music as a child? I love Fela man, he inspires me so much. I can't say that about many people.
@odidiva
7 жыл бұрын
Thank You Wizkid for paying homage to The Black President on my all time favourite Fela Kuti track with your infectious smash hit "Ojuelegba" clearly your Ancestors have blessed you!
@emmaronan6611
4 жыл бұрын
The sadness and change in his voice when he sings ' they killed my mama'💔
@chambersinternational7347
4 жыл бұрын
You got it right Emma!
@EricSindeu
3 ай бұрын
He was in tears while recording that part
@johnsonmadukaejiaka7641
2 ай бұрын
You got it
@qazzaq2498
3 жыл бұрын
Love from Kenya, feeling everything in this one.
@eddyhoskins236
8 жыл бұрын
the one and only black president
@Sanitamusic-y6d
3 жыл бұрын
Here are the people listening in 2021 respect to you baba fela kuti🥰🙏✊🇳🇬
@KennyNationZ
4 жыл бұрын
20 years later and this things still going on Nigeria 🇳🇬 Fela always speak the truth
@ariknag7841
7 жыл бұрын
Fela Kuti is, was and will forever remain a music genius and grandmaster. Fela Kuti is the best of the very best. A revolutionary, freedom fighters, A human right activist. Fela Kuti transcend music. Fela Kuti stand and fought for Equity, Fairness and Justice. An ICON,A Prophet and a true music Genius. The Black President. Ogostine. Abami Eda Baba 70. Forever lives Africa ! FELA LIVES !!!
@pablolisoma6862
7 жыл бұрын
NO MATTER WHAT!::: FELA DE GREATEST!! HE IS D ONLY AFRICAN MAN WHO BROUGHT A NEW BEAT!!! AFROBEAT!!!
@cassandraedwards2569
5 жыл бұрын
And james brown
@emmanuelogbua6108
8 жыл бұрын
"Fela " Where are you ? Creation is deeply missing you !!!
@tebohotsehloane2490
10 жыл бұрын
Africa's best son...respect
@mensilak
9 жыл бұрын
It is a known fact that for many thousands years we Africans we had our own traditions this money making organisations come put we Africans in total confusions.
@Stratocaster01
7 жыл бұрын
Tanti Kasso decades. after so apt
@richardobiekwe9437
3 жыл бұрын
The Berlin conference party.
@justicetruth5456
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for emphasizing this powerful phrase!!!!
@olufemidele6653
3 жыл бұрын
Crazy instrumentation laced with bitter truth. What a fearless warrior!
@tekhen360
10 жыл бұрын
time traveling in music, time stands still and moves fast and slow simultaneously , that when music is great and never gets old
@1luvnuall
10 жыл бұрын
i agree,timely timelessness in these vibes,
@absalomdaboer8493
4 жыл бұрын
Baba God, we need just three ppl in this country that can do what baba fela do. An this 🌽🌲 country will never remain like this.
@shariefffreeman6203
8 жыл бұрын
Greatest musician ever
@dylandalon6573
3 жыл бұрын
You can feel his sorrow in the tritones
@sarassoap
3 жыл бұрын
True story
@beverleywilliams4121
2 жыл бұрын
This has 4 parts & the first part comes around again to end the song. AMAZING!!!!! Not to mention the entire song reflects the state our "presidency" is in right at this moment
@OfftheChainz
2 жыл бұрын
Fela does the ending in almost all his songs lol
@clementmukuka1620
Жыл бұрын
I was introduced to fella anikulapo kuti by tare a Nigerian his father was a diplomate .1987 it was in Zambia
@Needstorollup
7 жыл бұрын
My favorite Fela song ever.
@The-Khandor-of-Kalakuta
5 жыл бұрын
This is the voice that wakes my tired bones from the hut, the voice of ancestors wailing, the voice of my motherland that I wasn't raised around, but I know it instinctively upon listening....
@frizza241
11 жыл бұрын
THIS MAN IS A MUSICAL GENIUS. WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT HIM
@kpodudu4501
11 жыл бұрын
Obasanjo with him big fat stomach dey there !!!!! Yar'ardua dey there with him long neck like ostrich ... Best line ever........LMAO
@abrahamdavid5336
6 жыл бұрын
No musician can match up with Fela.
@fernandogoncalves7028
9 жыл бұрын
Fela changes My life!!!
@mensilak
8 жыл бұрын
+Fernando Gonçalves Me too !
@nickbuquet3624
8 жыл бұрын
+Fernando Gonçalves yeah pretty sure this is where i should have been all along.
@amagnitore2661
4 жыл бұрын
My too he change my way thinking
@kabuyananamakando9511
2 жыл бұрын
The energy, power, words and sound is well energizing and eye and mind opening..
@davidofana6057
8 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for this track
@charlesEE
2 жыл бұрын
Fela was part of my life when I was growing up. Regular Shrine visitor
@michaelbentley5028
Жыл бұрын
So was I!!!!!! SHRINE
@kwekusticky1
5 жыл бұрын
The greatest to come out of Africa. Rest in perfect peace senior.
@osondiowendi
3 жыл бұрын
The transition to the next phase of the song is bomb
@spammmy
2 ай бұрын
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.
@zakariasabdul
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it is so nice from you to share Felt Kuti's records
@SuperBuckwheat11
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful melancholic track from the master I never get tired hearing time & time again.
@dionnewinfrey5667
11 жыл бұрын
yes feel good , love this music , man i remember me and friends from college just jamming to this , over so many people heads ......i must get another copy.
@frankaustin7328
12 жыл бұрын
The man fela i grew up to know him seen him in leaky beach in 1993 wen he came to perform he has also been a truthful man but then so many don't like been told of the truth, Fela you will live long in my memory as long as i live cos i will keep playing and listening to ur music.
@Joshuafag9
10 жыл бұрын
You can actually hear him cry - now, now, now........................
@primalized
5 жыл бұрын
Always worth the wait. Incredible
@alamanjonkemowo3713
5 жыл бұрын
I wish fella kuti is alive to witness Buhari government. worst government so far. who's listening in 2019?
@LENNYFERRARA-tr3ux
4 жыл бұрын
fela ll' mesmerize your soul with his legendary afro jazz beats for the firast 10 minutes then serenade you with his funky lyrics.
@ProdigyMalatjiesurprise
10 жыл бұрын
Legendary . . . Way Too deep for my little fragile mind!
@hannahhunt7891
4 жыл бұрын
10:27 - the singing starts
@riazzmidastouchedboards3895
4 жыл бұрын
Who would want to miss the first 10:27 minutes though 🤷🏾♂️
@AAde-or3qz
3 жыл бұрын
You missed the point OMG... Fela made spiritual music. Its an experience. I'm not here to lecture or pontificate but, I hope you discover what I mean. Just let it wash over you, the music will nourish you.
@Songinor53
11 жыл бұрын
Obasanjo and Yar Adua were senior generals, in the 70's, with Obasanjo as military Head of State of Nigeria. Yar Adua was once number 2 in the Army. In 1999, long after Fela had died, Obasanjo who had retired from the Army, became civilian Head of State: President of Nigeria.
@shariefffreeman7979
6 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite musician ever
@Swaglord101
3 жыл бұрын
Fela's legacy lives on
@samuelendeley8322
4 жыл бұрын
whos here in 2020 FELA is incredible
@dietzfarber8666
4 жыл бұрын
Fela is the voice and beat of the suppressed, also in 2020- Resistenza!
@elfreey
4 ай бұрын
Fela's music is one of the greatest achievements in human history
@iamnr4921
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think a Nigerian artist would have the balls to make this today
@letlhogonolophaladi5965
Жыл бұрын
Well burna Boy... Kinda reminds me of Fela Kuti
@ajayitimilehin8385
Жыл бұрын
@@letlhogonolophaladi5965 Yep
@ajayitimilehin8385
Жыл бұрын
@@letlhogonolophaladi5965 But burna doesn't really diss bad governance as much
@yonoras
10 жыл бұрын
truly this money making organizations,his music will hunt them forever,thanks.
@user-fl8by6gk7c
7 ай бұрын
The best of the best who's listening 🎧 now
@ahmi1980
13 жыл бұрын
Waka waka in Tunisia, Waka waka in Egypt, waka waka in Libya, waka waka in Syria, waka waka in London, waka waka in Somalia, waka waka in chile.. And many to follow in 2011
@DrAjaoMedia
3 жыл бұрын
Goodness! That change after 10:13
@dylandalon6573
3 жыл бұрын
He didn't lie on suffering and smiling."This is only a taste of our next release
@arcane231
4 жыл бұрын
I Love this Fela. Epic Music and teacher
@Hamid.Benmajid
Жыл бұрын
و عليكم السلام و رحمه الله تعالى و بركاته ايها الرئيس...
@bolillo239
12 жыл бұрын
upload unknown soldier and look and laugh full versions if you can, i have them on my channel, but they are broken into parts, nobody wants that, it's crap, give the people the full versions if you can, i don't understand youtube, why they will allow some people to upload vids longer than 15 minutes and others like myself who have been on here for years, just the regular 15 minutes, you guys have the power upload "look and laugh" "unknown soldier" thank you so much. FELA KUTI!
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