Fela Kuti - Coffin for Head of State

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @giftsamuel6108
    @giftsamuel6108 Год назад +39

    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.

  • @afuyewale5648
    @afuyewale5648 9 лет назад +106

    the greatest African music legend of all times ...ask anybody

  • @chris5152
    @chris5152 8 лет назад +41

    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
      @michaelasmith3819 5 лет назад +1

      Check out the documentary about him "Finding Fela"

  • @SuperBuckwheat11
    @SuperBuckwheat11 3 года назад +44

    This Legend deserves a big Biographical Film about his life & music. Much respect from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

    • @stemdhako1638
      @stemdhako1638 Год назад +4

      I totally agree with brother I think someone in position should do film on baba Fela Anikulapo Kuti. A legend.

  • @jasoneden5651
    @jasoneden5651 2 года назад +45

    The man left his soul on this track !! Goosebumps

  • @haruspex1-50
    @haruspex1-50 10 лет назад +134

    Obasanjo dey there with the big fat stomach, Yar'ardua dey there with the neck like ostrich…what a verse

  • @flourishosmor-ray2084
    @flourishosmor-ray2084 8 лет назад +49

    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.

  • @emmanuelvincentisraelletse5192
    @emmanuelvincentisraelletse5192 2 года назад +12

    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

  • @VigiLogic
    @VigiLogic 8 лет назад +204

    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
      @Aremuorin 4 года назад +2

      Well put 💕👐🏿👏🏿

    • @mrteejay7037
      @mrteejay7037 4 года назад +3

      You are good. You know your stuff.

    • @pepelomo1
      @pepelomo1 4 года назад +1

      I couldn't have said it better.you nailed it.

    • @brianphiri6954
      @brianphiri6954 3 года назад +1

      Right on Fela

    • @tdiroko4582
      @tdiroko4582 2 года назад +1

      And you, @Vin Theo you are a genius when describing fela's music

  • @gfunkin2
    @gfunkin2 5 лет назад +15

    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.

  • @akingbadeakinwande654
    @akingbadeakinwande654 9 лет назад +207

    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
      @Pancapitalist 9 лет назад +12

      Speak on it brother!!!

    • @lazysundais3162
      @lazysundais3162 8 лет назад +2

      +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
      @mashaaelpeerbux1335 8 лет назад +1

      +Akingbade Akinwande eba mi ohhhh

    • @ediedward9832
      @ediedward9832 8 лет назад +3

      Akingbade Akinwande

    • @olugbengaadesanya1128
      @olugbengaadesanya1128 8 лет назад +1

      Super Facts

  • @MrSsaun
    @MrSsaun 8 лет назад +60

    "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

  • @edwardpope48
    @edwardpope48 11 лет назад +41

    "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

  • @sulaimansadi560
    @sulaimansadi560 9 лет назад +140

    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
      @MrJamjestteo 9 лет назад +3

      +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
      @Pancapitalist 9 лет назад +1

      No brother you touching on some real stuff....teach us over here your struggle

    • @knaan163
      @knaan163 9 лет назад

      +Sulaiman Sadi Solidarity

    • @maxcohen13
      @maxcohen13 9 лет назад +1

      +Sulaiman Sadi
      Just remember that the answer to bad religion is _good_ religion, not no religion.

    • @sbaikro
      @sbaikro 8 лет назад

      you are a comuniste. God forgive you. before anything almighty God should be first

  • @b2thez305
    @b2thez305 3 года назад +22

    That piano always gives me chills knowing the amount of pain in this song

  • @sidneydavis6769
    @sidneydavis6769 9 лет назад +77

    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
      @jacksorsky5368 9 лет назад +2

      Sidney Davis legend

    • @mensilak
      @mensilak 9 лет назад +25

      Sidney Davis But this song is making fun of the religion of Arabs and Europeans

    • @letsgobro1599
      @letsgobro1599 9 лет назад +5

      No its criticizing there soceity

    • @emil246
      @emil246 9 лет назад +1

      +malobi100 yes cause that person is dumb

    • @sidneydavis6769
      @sidneydavis6769 9 лет назад +23

      Yes, he is critical of political and religious corruption, aggravated by human right abuses, sectarianism and tribalism as a result colonialism and neo-colonialism.

  • @tommartin7728
    @tommartin7728 7 лет назад +19

    The part when he sings about African traditions and money making organizations always gets me. Rest in peace Fela.

  • @kevdeeA
    @kevdeeA 8 лет назад +25

    This is my favorite fela kuti song, simply a genius

  • @okojipeter6091
    @okojipeter6091 6 лет назад +19

    Honestly, Discovering fela's songs is d best thing to have happened to me...

    • @ejikemeliberty1911
      @ejikemeliberty1911 5 лет назад +4

      Okoji Peter same here bro

    • @fingolfinz550
      @fingolfinz550 3 года назад +2

      Same here, absolutely life changing

    • @Gezira
      @Gezira 2 года назад +1

      I can see that, it was for me 🙂

  • @hrhprincemalangazulu9963
    @hrhprincemalangazulu9963 6 лет назад +11

    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
      @djwilliss8651 5 лет назад +1

      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

  • @suncraftplayzz-minecraft3967
    @suncraftplayzz-minecraft3967 7 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @chrysanthusadegbola8507
    @chrysanthusadegbola8507 8 лет назад +42

    Fela is the No 1 Nigerian that I know. The best African that will ever live for ever.

    • @creedddzz
      @creedddzz 8 лет назад +10

      Fuck Obasanjo.

    • @colinodomino6738
      @colinodomino6738 8 лет назад +3

      Chrysanthus Adegbola fela was ashamed to be a Nigerian

    • @ingeposch8091
      @ingeposch8091 7 лет назад +5

      +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
      @colinodomino6738 7 лет назад

      Inge Posch please shut up. You think he's as dumb as you're?

    • @ingeposch8091
      @ingeposch8091 7 лет назад

      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. ;-)

  • @joshuahill9003
    @joshuahill9003 9 лет назад +70

    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
      @zoltaan7524 5 лет назад +1

      Tis Y he is on Broadway .

  • @mphuphuthaalpheus7489
    @mphuphuthaalpheus7489 4 года назад +11

    this guy is amazing. i just discovered his music and i cant play any other music besides his. very long joints but ends shortly

  • @sevenfo306
    @sevenfo306 10 лет назад +14

    Futuristic ,way before its time . Eclectic to say timeless.Pure Genius!!!!

  • @spammmy
    @spammmy 5 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @henrix10
    @henrix10 10 лет назад +25

    So prophetic and transcendental. Abami Eda!

  • @Stratocaster01
    @Stratocaster01 8 лет назад +8

    Fela's best by a mile. Emotionally rendered with contents still a daily occurrence in Nigeria in 2017.

  • @ibrahimadamou5047
    @ibrahimadamou5047 4 года назад +6

    For me Fela's song is not just an entertainment but a piece of artistic medicament for the mind, body and soul.

  • @omotayoadejarekehinde3524
    @omotayoadejarekehinde3524 2 года назад +9

    The most great man in Nigeria 🇳🇬, rest in perfect peace.

  • @zwelimasina
    @zwelimasina 8 лет назад +21

    This song reminds me of one of the greatest friend I had in life. Kenneth Sello Makofane

  • @Bronco541
    @Bronco541 11 лет назад +99

    this song is 22 minutes yet it does not feel long at all!

    • @ebbyoma7008
      @ebbyoma7008 4 года назад +3

      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.

  • @Chris_Lago
    @Chris_Lago 11 лет назад +20

    the nights in the shrine in ikeja feel lightyears away and are still so visible, bless you

  • @blackcreationtv919
    @blackcreationtv919 8 лет назад +12

    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
      @owenazeprecious8392 3 года назад +2

      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!

  • @MikeStephanySmokinKush
    @MikeStephanySmokinKush 8 лет назад +54

    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
      @jusafinesseryt2193 8 лет назад

      how did he die

    • @ochivictor1688
      @ochivictor1688 8 лет назад +1

      He was sickly shortly after he was released from the prison. He never recovered fully. He eventually died.

    • @dayoofere8513
      @dayoofere8513 8 лет назад +1

      +Dxn.J he died of AIDS

    • @ochivictor1688
      @ochivictor1688 8 лет назад +1

      Dayo Ofere lies and speculations

    • @dayoofere8513
      @dayoofere8513 8 лет назад

      +CLENS MAN I'm one of Fela s non biological son ,I know what am talking about

  • @eggsackley9656
    @eggsackley9656 12 лет назад +8

    Fela Kuti. Mighty Prophet. Voice of the oppressed. I revere and bless your memory forever.

  • @evilotis01
    @evilotis01 3 года назад +9

    the term "masterpiece" gets thrown around a lot, but it is 1000% deserved here

  • @mrsedition1
    @mrsedition1 10 лет назад +19

    Just put in a search for artisis like fela and there are none god bless you fela

    • @henryhill92
      @henryhill92 9 лет назад +2

      +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.

  • @paulypavillion
    @paulypavillion 11 лет назад +13

    I'm on the Fela Kuti...A musical Journey!....I can njoy this Trip 4ever!

  • @ADAJ3KINGANGEL
    @ADAJ3KINGANGEL 12 лет назад +8

    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.

  • @olufemidele6653
    @olufemidele6653 4 года назад +4

    Crazy instrumentation laced with bitter truth. What a fearless warrior!

  • @jimhardley4605
    @jimhardley4605 5 лет назад +12

    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.

  • @gachitadamunga2403
    @gachitadamunga2403 10 лет назад +145

    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
      @tomioshin400 8 лет назад +2

      Gachitadamunga @"im a white man"???

    • @toac1403
      @toac1403 8 лет назад +11

      what does being white have anything to do?

    • @chrisepps4430
      @chrisepps4430 7 лет назад +3

      somebody's triggered

    • @raphaelsolomon2316
      @raphaelsolomon2316 7 лет назад

      victor fafor

    • @jasonmgavitt2357
      @jasonmgavitt2357 7 лет назад +5

      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.

  • @yoofammm
    @yoofammm 4 года назад +4

    20 years later and this things still going on Nigeria 🇳🇬 Fela always speak the truth

  • @pablolisoma6862
    @pablolisoma6862 7 лет назад +11

    NO MATTER WHAT!::: FELA DE GREATEST!! HE IS D ONLY AFRICAN MAN WHO BROUGHT A NEW BEAT!!! AFROBEAT!!!

  • @odidiva
    @odidiva 7 лет назад +8

    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!

  • @solomonjoseph65
    @solomonjoseph65 8 лет назад +60

    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
      @Obinne 3 года назад +2

      Where can we get BBC, MASS, COP info please

    • @nickandthecrisis
      @nickandthecrisis 2 года назад

      @@Obinne did u find them? im looking for CSAS

    • @Obinne
      @Obinne 2 года назад

      @@nickandthecrisis not yet. Will inform you when I find them

  • @qazzaq2498
    @qazzaq2498 4 года назад +6

    Love from Kenya, feeling everything in this one.

  • @tapzelle
    @tapzelle 4 года назад +26

    Who is here listening to this track in Covid-19 Lockdown.

  • @tekhen360
    @tekhen360 11 лет назад +7

    time traveling in music, time stands still and moves fast and slow simultaneously , that when music is great and never gets old

    • @1luvnuall
      @1luvnuall 10 лет назад +1

      i agree,timely timelessness in these vibes,

  • @justicetruth5456
    @justicetruth5456 3 года назад +10

    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
      @MrSkillz91 2 года назад

      This is the most unbiased comment I’ve ever seen. Well done!

  • @Ozhaneselassie
    @Ozhaneselassie Год назад +2

    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
      @mascotogbe1562 5 месяцев назад

      I noticed this too. I am a music enthusiast but I still can't understand how he did that

  • @beverleywilliams4121
    @beverleywilliams4121 3 года назад +7

    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
      @OfftheChainz 2 года назад +1

      Fela does the ending in almost all his songs lol

  • @tebohotsehloane2490
    @tebohotsehloane2490 10 лет назад +36

    Africa's best son...respect

  • @emmanuelogbua6108
    @emmanuelogbua6108 8 лет назад +19

    "Fela " Where are you ? Creation is deeply missing you !!!

  • @The-Khandor-of-Kalakuta
    @The-Khandor-of-Kalakuta 6 лет назад +2

    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....

  • @davidkariu
    @davidkariu 5 лет назад +64

    Fela was really angry here. They killed his mother.

  • @ariknag7841
    @ariknag7841 8 лет назад +13

    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 !!!

  • @Sanitamusic-y6d
    @Sanitamusic-y6d 3 года назад +1

    Here are the people listening in 2021 respect to you baba fela kuti🥰🙏✊🇳🇬

  • @mensilak
    @mensilak 9 лет назад +86

    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.

  • @Needstorollup
    @Needstorollup 7 лет назад +8

    My favorite Fela song ever.

  • @shariefffreeman6203
    @shariefffreeman6203 8 лет назад +14

    Greatest musician ever

  • @frizza241
    @frizza241 11 лет назад +11

    THIS MAN IS A MUSICAL GENIUS. WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT HIM

  • @eddyhoskins236
    @eddyhoskins236 9 лет назад +43

    the one and only black president

  • @clementmukuka1620
    @clementmukuka1620 2 года назад +1

    I was introduced to fella anikulapo kuti by tare a Nigerian his father was a diplomate .1987 it was in Zambia

  • @kpodudu4501
    @kpodudu4501 11 лет назад +4

    Obasanjo with him big fat stomach dey there !!!!! Yar'ardua dey there with him long neck like ostrich ... Best line ever........LMAO

  • @davidofana6057
    @davidofana6057 9 лет назад +7

    I have been looking for this track

  • @kwekusticky1
    @kwekusticky1 5 лет назад +3

    The greatest to come out of Africa. Rest in perfect peace senior.

  • @kabuyananamakando9511
    @kabuyananamakando9511 3 года назад +2

    The energy, power, words and sound is well energizing and eye and mind opening..

  • @SuperBuckwheat11
    @SuperBuckwheat11 2 года назад

    Beautiful melancholic track from the master I never get tired hearing time & time again.

  • @emmaronan6611
    @emmaronan6611 4 года назад +43

    The sadness and change in his voice when he sings ' they killed my mama'💔

  • @osondiowendi
    @osondiowendi 4 года назад +3

    The transition to the next phase of the song is bomb

  • @absalomdaboer8493
    @absalomdaboer8493 4 года назад +9

    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.

  • @dionnewinfrey5667
    @dionnewinfrey5667 11 лет назад +2

    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
    @frankaustin7328 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @fernandogoncalves7028
    @fernandogoncalves7028 9 лет назад +51

    Fela changes My life!!!

    • @mensilak
      @mensilak 9 лет назад +2

      +Fernando Gonçalves Me too !

    • @nickbuquet3624
      @nickbuquet3624 9 лет назад

      +Fernando Gonçalves yeah pretty sure this is where i should have been all along.

    • @amagnitore2661
      @amagnitore2661 5 лет назад +2

      My too he change my way thinking

  • @zakariasabdul
    @zakariasabdul 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks, it is so nice from you to share Felt Kuti's records

  • @primalized
    @primalized 5 лет назад +3

    Always worth the wait. Incredible

  • @abrahamdavid5336
    @abrahamdavid5336 6 лет назад +7

    No musician can match up with Fela.

  • @Hamid.Benmajid
    @Hamid.Benmajid Год назад +1

    و عليكم السلام و رحمه الله تعالى و بركاته ايها الرئيس...

  • @shariefffreeman7979
    @shariefffreeman7979 6 лет назад +2

    one of my favorite musician ever

  • @LENNYFERRARA-tr3ux
    @LENNYFERRARA-tr3ux 4 года назад

    fela ll' mesmerize your soul with his legendary afro jazz beats for the firast 10 minutes then serenade you with his funky lyrics.

  • @yonoras
    @yonoras 10 лет назад +3

    truly this money making organizations,his music will hunt them forever,thanks.

  • @ProdigyMalatjiesurprise
    @ProdigyMalatjiesurprise 11 лет назад +9

    Legendary . . . Way Too deep for my little fragile mind!

  • @dylandalon6573
    @dylandalon6573 3 года назад +7

    You can feel his sorrow in the tritones

  • @Songinor53
    @Songinor53 11 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @nollywood-w4x
    @nollywood-w4x 10 месяцев назад +1

    The best of the best who's listening 🎧 now

  • @Swaglord101
    @Swaglord101 4 года назад +3

    Fela's legacy lives on

  • @elfreey
    @elfreey 7 месяцев назад

    Fela's music is one of the greatest achievements in human history

  • @arcane231
    @arcane231 4 года назад +1

    I Love this Fela. Epic Music and teacher

  • @charlesEE
    @charlesEE 2 года назад +2

    Fela was part of my life when I was growing up. Regular Shrine visitor

  • @samuelendeley8322
    @samuelendeley8322 4 года назад +6

    whos here in 2020 FELA is incredible

    • @dietzfarber8666
      @dietzfarber8666 4 года назад

      Fela is the voice and beat of the suppressed, also in 2020- Resistenza!

  • @alamanjonkemowo3713
    @alamanjonkemowo3713 5 лет назад +7

    I wish fella kuti is alive to witness Buhari government. worst government so far. who's listening in 2019?

  • @sigridaarons4506
    @sigridaarons4506 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thinking so much about Fela and his message now! “Killed many students, bombed my house, killed my mother….”

  • @dylandalon6573
    @dylandalon6573 3 года назад +2

    He didn't lie on suffering and smiling."This is only a taste of our next release

  • @graphicsRat
    @graphicsRat Год назад

    GENIUS!
    E dey there now now now now ...

  • @jaibanks7151
    @jaibanks7151 8 лет назад +10

    A real prophet!!!!!! Baba FELA LIVES ONNNNN!!!! DOING MY AFRICAN WOMAN FIRE DANCE!!!!!

    • @ade-ade
      @ade-ade 6 лет назад

      JAI Banks a bit of trivia for you.. the Yoruba word for "dance" (Jo) is the same word for "burn".. We believe that music is spark that sets your inner spirit on fire and renders your body "aflame" ..

  • @ahmi1980
    @ahmi1980 13 лет назад +3

    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

  • @jamesdevries8676
    @jamesdevries8676 8 лет назад +6

    Fela, a good friend.

  • @ladyluckradio305
    @ladyluckradio305 5 лет назад +2

    Great song to start your day.