Listened to the Uber driver that picked me up at the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina....The driver is a Latino....he was playing this same track inside his Car.....I told him am from Nigeria and he is listening to a Legend....Fela is still being heard globally.
I started watching Fela live at his African Shrine from the young age of 16. I would sneak out of school at Government College Ojo (now LASU) all the way to Pepple Street Ikeja. If you are familiar with Lagos, you would know the distance travelled on Fridays or Saturdays by the young boy to watch his idol. The day Fela passed on in 1997 was the saddest day of my life. He left a vacuum never to be filled. Continue to rest in peace Genius.
Wow, we went to the same secondary school! I also attended a government college in Ojo. When I was five years old, my dad used to take me to an African shrine. However, my grandma always argued with him and told him not to take me there. The last time I went to the shrine, I went on stage and started playing with Baba's instrument. Just as I was about to perform, Baba saw me playing with his drum and hit me on the head. He then asked my father to come and take me off the stage. After that, I stopped going to the shrine. we don't use to miss last Friday of the month. i usually perform fela song in secondary school then.
Wow, we went to the same secondary school! I also attended a government college in Ojo. When I was five years old, my dad used to take me to an African shrine. However, my grandma always argued with him and told him not to take me there. The last time I went to the shrine, I went on stage and started playing with Baba's instrument. Just as I was about to perform, Baba saw me playing with his drum and hit me on the head. He then asked my father to come and take me off the stage. After that, I stopped going to the shrine. we don't use to miss last Friday of the month. i usually perform fela song in secondary school then.
Wow, we went to the same secondary school! I also attended a government college in Ojo. When I was five years old, my dad used to take me to an African shrine. However, my grandma always argued with him and told him not to take me there. The last time I went to the shrine, I went on stage and started playing with Baba's instrument. Just as I was about to perform, Baba saw me playing with his drum and hit me on the head. He then asked my father to come and take me off the stage. After that, I stopped going to the shrine. we don't use to miss last Friday of the month. i usually perform fela song in secondary school then.
Fela was a master at how to use the "peak" and "valley" within a song, to accent with plateaus, to use a back beat center and stretch as far as he could with it, constantly. One would be hard-pressed to find an artist whose every single album during the 1970s, every single one, is a masterwork, but it's true with Fela. This isn't just my opinion, it's fact. Don't believe me, just click on something to the right that you've never heard before from Fela's 70s work, and strap yourself in and get ready to be blown away.
Truth! He uses every inch of the musical landscape he created. Cosmic horn arrangements. Tony Allen has a lot to do with it. Nobody plays a trap set like that. NObody.
StooGP I’m now seeing that with his music. The next album I’ve never heard by him is better than the last one I heard. Which is saying something because that’s hard to accomplish.
ive been listening to it a lot recently and i have to say it does get a bit boring after a while, the songs all sound very similar. But yeah its fun music
No need to mention his children. They're on their own timeframe doing their own things courtesy of Fela's mentorship. A river must have a source... let them flow. They good in the own aspect
I had an opportunity to watch Fela played this number live in 1975 at Africa Hall of Kwara state college of tech. Ilorin. Men it was a night to remember.
In Nigerian pidgin English - "Uniform na cloth, na tailor de sowam" = Uniform worn by police (and soldiers or any other arm-force) is just a cloth like any other cloth sewn by a tailor. In essence, he is saying because you put on a uniform as part of your work, it doesn't make you any more important than the other citizen not wearing one.
Ayant lui-même connu cette prison, il a composé cette chanson-testament (en effet, il y connu les pires sévices, l'ayant beaucoup affaibli, jusqu'à sa mort des suites de maladie ); voici une espèce de Kodengui (les camerounais m'ont comprise ) c'est le nom de notre prison centrale à Yaoundé...
Must start listening and learning FELA's compositions 1 - 2 hrs everyday !!! Demon crusher flawlessness unrivaled Perfect Nine MIND trust Me I know myself nothing can overpower me Unless I am busy in trance n my second attention is roaming aimlessly ATUN Ra RIII b black shortly Darling Wifey You're completely different from the government chicken boys game of prophetic word for You n I
Dude, government listeners.... On sorrow tears and blood are 400 dislikes.... HOW CAN U DISLIKE THIS Track, with such a deep meaning.... How I say, government was dislikeing
Did You sleep well 😅 Nobody quite like You PATAPO very nice to have you in my life is really bugging me mentally physically spiritually inspired by you kiss me now SASHA FIERCE 1 Khunefa xoxoxo GBAM xXXXx how are Mom TINA MORENIKE KNOWLES Lawson KHUTTIII adopted Family ties has been looking forward to hearing from You ha ha lucky You PATAPATALOVE GBASS UNITE ALREADY let's do it again soon PATAPATA Stay blessed of RA AMEN Amen 👑 RA PTAH gbaou yup I was born Nappy as a jaybird's Ass PATAPATA GBAM
Listened to the Uber driver that picked me up at the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina....The driver is a Latino....he was playing this same track inside his Car.....I told him am from Nigeria and he is listening to a Legend....Fela is still being heard globally.
I started watching Fela live at his African Shrine from the young age of 16. I would sneak out of school at Government College Ojo (now LASU) all the way to Pepple Street Ikeja. If you are familiar with Lagos, you would know the distance travelled on Fridays or Saturdays by the young boy to watch his idol. The day Fela passed on in 1997 was the saddest day of my life. He left a vacuum never to be filled. Continue to rest in peace Genius.
Wow, we went to the same secondary school! I also attended a government college in Ojo. When I was five years old, my dad used to take me to an African shrine. However, my grandma always argued with him and told him not to take me there. The last time I went to the shrine, I went on stage and started playing with Baba's instrument. Just as I was about to perform, Baba saw me playing with his drum and hit me on the head. He then asked my father to come and take me off the stage. After that, I stopped going to the shrine. we don't use to miss last Friday of the month. i usually perform fela song in secondary school then.
Wow, we went to the same secondary school! I also attended a government college in Ojo. When I was five years old, my dad used to take me to an African shrine. However, my grandma always argued with him and told him not to take me there. The last time I went to the shrine, I went on stage and started playing with Baba's instrument. Just as I was about to perform, Baba saw me playing with his drum and hit me on the head. He then asked my father to come and take me off the stage. After that, I stopped going to the shrine. we don't use to miss last Friday of the month. i usually perform fela song in secondary school then.
Wow, we went to the same secondary school! I also attended a government college in Ojo. When I was five years old, my dad used to take me to an African shrine. However, my grandma always argued with him and told him not to take me there. The last time I went to the shrine, I went on stage and started playing with Baba's instrument. Just as I was about to perform, Baba saw me playing with his drum and hit me on the head. He then asked my father to come and take me off the stage. After that, I stopped going to the shrine. we don't use to miss last Friday of the month. i usually perform fela song in secondary school then.
This Legend had figured out Nigeria and Nigerians in and out of power eons ago. What has changed?? Nothing. Rest in Peace Legend.
Always in trance when I listen to this track. So religiously and intutively wonderful. Hear the concluding horn by the master! Superbly arranged!
I remember my mother use to play Fela every day. It’s only now I get to realize why. He’s such a gifted musician wish I had got to know him.
Fela was a master at how to use the "peak" and "valley" within a song, to accent with plateaus, to use a back beat center and stretch as far as he could with it, constantly. One would be hard-pressed to find an artist whose every single album during the 1970s, every single one, is a masterwork, but it's true with Fela. This isn't just my opinion, it's fact. Don't believe me, just click on something to the right that you've never heard before from Fela's 70s work, and strap yourself in and get ready to be blown away.
Truth! He uses every inch of the musical landscape he created. Cosmic horn arrangements. Tony Allen has a lot to do with it. Nobody plays a trap set like that. NObody.
StooGP I’m now seeing that with his music. The next album I’ve never heard by him is better than the last one I heard. Which is saying something because that’s hard to accomplish.
That is a great way to put it. Absolutely amazing musicians.
ive been listening to it a lot recently and i have to say it does get a bit boring after a while, the songs all sound very similar. But yeah its fun music
Truer words haven't been spoken LoL NEFATARIII LX Deronke ANIKUNIFA ANI 1 Khunefa xoxoxo GBAM xXXXx Razzmatazz always GBAM xXXXx
Mesmerising! What a performer! I was lucky enough to watch him live on stage in Ikeja, Lagos! The best ever! Miss you Fela!
You're a lucky man .
me too
Same here Brother, same here 😭 .
Fela, we thank God for your creation.What else can I say?
Aww
One of the very best musicians this world has to offer. What an icon. Rest in peace Flea. We miss you very much
I was privileged to watch FELA in Accra Ghana in 1971 . He played "Mr WHO ARE YOU. I have loved his music since then. I LOVE HIS PASSION !!!
this is serious! "uniform na cloth na teylo dey sow am"... no wonder Fela now got a museum in France!...such a brave man
Felas' covers where always far beyond his time.
...I spent hours as a 70s child trying to decipher them. I'm still at it.
The best Nigeria has to offer. Was very much ahead of his time. Rest in peace buddy?
had never heard this one! the organ is 🔥
Pure amazing man with absolute fearlessness and uniqueness. There will never be another,,
Those who punish him becos of whatever shall never produce a legend like him. Amen
Honestly I'm short of words, fela is a great prophet... No body can be like him even his own children...Rest on #AbaMi_edA!
Absolutely true
May the God of creativity bless all of you that see the Genius in this great legend.....Everybody say yeahyeah......
No need to mention his children. They're on their own timeframe doing their own things courtesy of Fela's mentorship. A river must have a source... let them flow.
They good in the own aspect
I had an opportunity to watch Fela played this number live in 1975 at Africa Hall of Kwara state college of tech. Ilorin. Men it was a night to remember.
Lucky man you are 😉
True he was a prophet. Listen the way he plays the hone
fêla kuti you thé best bruff i swear you music helps me alot
Wow
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Legend who’s here 2021 😁
Public intellectual---legendary---freedom fighter--anticolonialist--fearless--bold--deeply melodious energy---listen
Damn! Tony Allen & Fela!
Outstanding!!!!!! Courageous!!!!!Totally Fearless!!!!!!
2020 still here
In Nigerian pidgin English - "Uniform na cloth, na tailor de sowam" = Uniform worn by police (and soldiers or any other arm-force) is just a cloth like any other cloth sewn by a tailor. In essence, he is saying because you put on a uniform as part of your work, it doesn't make you any more important than the other citizen not wearing one.
Fantastic Abami Eda-Forever Live Africa
"Uniform na cloth, na taylor dey sow am"..Alagbon close💥
haaaa Felaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Tears in my eyes right now
Me too
Enjoy kuti master,dancing,smiling,singing...The life is too short, run friend !
Great!!!!!!!!
Uniform na cloth na tailor dey sew am
Just listen to the bass guitar
Fela BABA 70 We missed you so much. RIP
Ayant lui-même connu cette prison, il a composé cette chanson-testament
(en effet, il y connu les pires sévices, l'ayant beaucoup affaibli, jusqu'à sa mort des suites de maladie );
voici une espèce de Kodengui (les camerounais m'ont comprise ) c'est le nom de notre prison centrale à Yaoundé...
Always fresh in mind
powerful sounds!
woah this is pretty awesome
Awesome boy
Must start listening and learning FELA's compositions 1 - 2 hrs everyday !!! Demon crusher flawlessness unrivaled Perfect Nine MIND trust Me I know myself nothing can overpower me Unless I am busy in trance n my second attention is roaming aimlessly ATUN Ra RIII b black shortly Darling Wifey You're completely different from the government chicken boys game of prophetic word for You n I
you sound tired
tthe biggest for ever
28 souls disliked this track. May their hate filled souls rest in peace
Smile smile smiling.....why now, am crying for them
Toba Tiamiyu maybe they don't have a soul
Amen
Dude, government listeners.... On sorrow tears and blood are 400 dislikes.... HOW CAN U DISLIKE THIS Track, with such a deep meaning....
How I say, government was dislikeing
What a powerful song.... 😳
Talking about the great musicians in the world, call 2 Pac,Bob Marley,fela kuti,lucky du,maijek faichek and m Jackson
Tu whoo?? Lol Tupac was just great lyrically.Should be mentioned with these “ musical” geniuses…
He above everything except the African gods, he had sung for humanity on behalf of the downtrodden established himself as their spokesperson
LIFE WELL SPENT;......RIP
jam
Formidable dans le rythmer
just awesome
Audacious....
Can' t ever see a Fela again. See composition. So amazing!
Uniform na cloth na tailor dey sow am. Endsars endpolicebrutality
ABAMI EDA LIVES FOREVER
Uniform na clothe na tailor dey sow am. Abami Eda is bae!...lolz
I tell you baba. Uniform na cloth na tailor dey sow am o......
anybody got the lyrics?
See tony Allen see fela kuti
Pure magic 🎩
❤️❤️❤️
Fela the original smoker. Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson ain't got shit on Fela when it comes to smoking the herb. 😁
Peter Tosh would be Proud💪🏾🤣😂
Dans le rythme instrumental
Getting worst now Baba. Rip.😭😭😭😭😭😭😩😩😩😩😩😩
We miss you very much nowadays 😢.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾
Really hip
oomo..
the first anti-state song performed by baba
black president
Bruh bruhh
Naw LISTEN! 🪘🥁
my NIGGA!!!!!
Did You sleep well 😅 Nobody quite like You PATAPO very nice to have you in my life is really bugging me mentally physically spiritually inspired by you kiss me now SASHA FIERCE 1 Khunefa xoxoxo GBAM xXXXx how are Mom TINA MORENIKE KNOWLES Lawson KHUTTIII adopted Family ties has been looking forward to hearing from You ha ha lucky You PATAPATALOVE GBASS UNITE ALREADY let's do it again soon PATAPATA Stay blessed of RA AMEN Amen 👑 RA PTAH gbaou yup I was born Nappy as a jaybird's Ass PATAPATA GBAM
R U hungry no bullshiit are amazing PATAPATA KHAIIII I am going nowhere no time soon xoxoxo THX honey