I was a student at the University of Lagos in the early 1980s, Fela's Shrine at Ikeja was a favourite haunt for me and several others like me. I visited the Shrine many times. Once I was wearing a t-shirt with PUBLIC ENEMY emblazoned on the front and Fela himself picked me out from the crowd and made some smart remark about my t-shirt while pointing at me. I don't remember exactly what he said, but this was the only personal interaction I ever had with him and I treasure that moment.
There is only one Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Nigeria will never see a master creative like this again. Nigeria has not witnessed another elevating mind like that of Fela. As a pikin born in the USA from Naija parents, who, listened to Fela and exposed it to me, it lead me to even question the mentality of my own parents. Many will be mesmerized by the sound. Only the true at heart will catch the message. Baba, you have set off my intellectual wit. I wish I could have met you. I was only 6 when Fela returned to the essence. I really wish I could met this man.
It was a great day. Glad I was there. Sometimes on different versions of videos of this event, I see myself. Bought my copy of the record that day too!
I love this! I'm saddened that I was not able to go to one of Fela's concerts and to have never met him. Although I visited his Shrine soon after his passing - 2 or 3 weeks later. Wish I had met him :( I love FELA so! For some reason, lately I can't get enough of his music! MAFEREGUN EGUN! IBAE FELA!
An absolutely unique documentary ! Thank you ! I have been listening Fela for 40 years and I have always tried to imagine how was that mythical African Shrine. Too bad the sound is so terrrible, but yet, it gives us an insight. And the music is great anyway. Thank you again, man !
To think dat 9ja ve lost a legend an irreplaceable genius like Fela n his Mother Africa n d world r on d loose end. His mom Madame OluwaFunmilayo Kuti so smart & brave who fought 4 independence unity of Nigeria(9ja)1st woman to ve driven a car in Nigeria if not whole of Africa. Blessed woman wit gifted sons such as Fela who also fought 4 Democracy freedom Emancipation, equality of Black men/women n African unity. Dis same old thugs wicked ruthless Lazy rulers unfortunate bunch of cowards looters(same group of ppl never changed) All Thieves now deem it fit to kill an elderly, brilliant woman who paved ways to free 9ja frm colonial masters rule, dia only way to repay her, is to throw a 77yr beautiful elderly woman off 3rd floor window dat ultimately end her precious life. Pray those who preempt n carry out d orders ll never kno peace in dia lives ever n all of dia gens ll amount to nothing but Zero(0) as dey ve done to dis Kuti fams, d horror dey created n made dis fyn influential, woman of dignity, mother Africa go thru such agony so shall dia horrors b much more fragmented into billions n gazillions of pain n sorrows t/o dem lives & entire gens either Dead/Alive 4ever.
I was a student at the University of Lagos in the early 1980s, Fela's Shrine at Ikeja was a favourite haunt for me and several others like me. I visited the Shrine many times. Once I was wearing a t-shirt with PUBLIC ENEMY emblazoned on the front and Fela himself picked me out from the crowd and made some smart remark about my t-shirt while pointing at me. I don't remember exactly what he said, but this was the only personal interaction I ever had with him and I treasure that moment.
You lucky man
you lucky bastard
dude thats fantastic
There is only one Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Nigeria will never see a master creative like this again. Nigeria has not witnessed another elevating mind like that of Fela. As a pikin born in the USA from Naija parents, who, listened to Fela and exposed it to me, it lead me to even question the mentality of my own parents. Many will be mesmerized by the sound. Only the true at heart will catch the message. Baba, you have set off my intellectual wit. I wish I could have met you. I was only 6 when Fela returned to the essence. I really wish I could met this man.
Honored, to have, named, my son, after Fela
I feel fulfilled to have witnessed several live performances of this LEGEND!
This is a treasure. Need to truly save this video. Would have loved to see the man live!
It was a great day. Glad I was there. Sometimes on different versions of videos of this event, I see myself.
Bought my copy of the record that day too!
Thanks for launching with hard earned money and not stolen money.
I love this! I'm saddened that I was not able to go to one of Fela's concerts and to have never met him. Although I visited his Shrine soon after his passing - 2 or 3 weeks later. Wish I had met him :( I love FELA so! For some reason, lately I can't get enough of his music! MAFEREGUN EGUN! IBAE FELA!
An absolutely unique documentary ! Thank you ! I have been listening Fela for 40 years and I have always tried to imagine how was that mythical African Shrine. Too bad the sound is so terrrible, but yet, it gives us an insight. And the music is great anyway. Thank you again, man !
Femi Falana's voice really hasn't changed
To think dat 9ja ve lost a legend an irreplaceable genius like Fela n his Mother Africa n d world r on d loose end. His mom Madame OluwaFunmilayo Kuti so smart & brave who fought 4 independence unity of Nigeria(9ja)1st woman to ve driven a car in Nigeria if not whole of Africa. Blessed woman wit gifted sons such as Fela who also fought 4 Democracy freedom Emancipation, equality of Black men/women n African unity. Dis same old thugs wicked ruthless Lazy rulers unfortunate bunch of cowards looters(same group of ppl never changed) All Thieves now deem it fit to kill an elderly, brilliant woman who paved ways to free 9ja frm colonial masters rule, dia only way to repay her, is to throw a 77yr beautiful elderly woman off 3rd floor window dat ultimately end her precious life. Pray those who preempt n carry out d orders ll never kno peace in dia lives ever n all of dia gens ll amount to nothing but Zero(0) as dey ve done to dis Kuti fams, d horror dey created n made dis fyn influential, woman of dignity, mother Africa go thru such agony so shall dia horrors b much more fragmented into billions n gazillions of pain n sorrows t/o dem lives & entire gens either Dead/Alive 4ever.
Waooh a lot of big people in shrine including my mentor Dr Dipo Fashina of OAUIfe,a former ASUU president
Very interesting live concert. For once I can see the Afrika Shrine in Lag. I love the music & the ambience. Thanks for sharing the video ;-)
Thank you so much for uploading this!
I am my self beta love baba 70s to die and still live forever and ever thank.
Fela kuti on stage at 1:23:43
My favorite song of his.. 😭
Sir Lekan, was that Baba Ishola on the alto saxophone?
The name is Lekan ANIMASHAUN aka Baba Ani on Baritone SAXOPHONE
@@IfaYoruba22 Baba Ani was Baritone, who was alto sax?
i was there
Lucky man
Abeg dis video no complete now
he was and still he is a legend
Guitar start..mozak start..na mi dey play guitar on right hand side
Pls wat d name of d first tune playing in the intro of this
"Cross Examination of the African Colonial Soldier".
Then later, the band played "Dog Eat Dog".
Is there Big Blind Country live? Or CRFJJ?
I'd love to see BBC live.... heavy tune
Fela’s greatest compositions in my honest opinion. I listen to it everyday. Ibase Egun
Gbe gbe gbe
Ich habe Fela in Amsterdam gesehen.Da war Er 10mal besser!!!!
even seun sang
what year was this?
cual sera el año de la presentación.....
Finales de los 80's o principios de los 90's porqur tocan Confusion Break Jones y esa canción y álbum homónimo lo lanzó en 1990 ó 1991
Would be nice to know the names of these musicians. Who is singing around 20 min. ?
He's singing SENSE WISE SENSE
He's Rilwan "Sho'Boy" Fagbemi. He played Baritone Saxophone with Egypt'80 until a few years ago.
There's one white guy wearing glasses up the front. Anyone?
Not you.
Raridades
H5o
2:45:30
dis mass isn't complete