I saw this tonight, and it's a very good show imo, even though lyrics were modified to enable European and American audiences to understand it more. Of course I like tracks on Fela's albums more than the modified pieces in the musical, but it is still a great show that thoroughly entertained me.
I am so looking forward to Fela coming back to broadway.Fela said "Original and artificial e dey" not artificiality the writer made that one up. Great performance anyway.
@sabinah1 I watched the Fela documentary and I heard him say from his own mouth exactly that. That is not to say he never said "Original and artifical e dey" it is to say that when speaking to white media he did say it the way it is in the performance.
Just experienced this in DC tonight and I was blown away! Easily one of the best productions I've ever experienced because it was just that...AN EXPERIENCE!!!!
NOBODY can dance like those shrine girls. The beauty and awesomeness is in the small twists and jerky turns that makes your head spin. This is American interpretation of 'African' dance where it seems like you're fighting somebody... I applaud the effort but as a Nigerian saying goes, If you're gonna eat a frog, make sure you eat one with eggs...
i dont think as nigerians we should really complain if the americans want to put up a tribute musical and expose those americans who dont know anything about us to actually go and expose themselves to the original recordings there is no harm in that.. we know who fela was and what he represented for our country and what he represented for all africans thats enough for me, so a broadway musical can only touch on the surface of that not even try to explain it all. just enjoy the show.
Just saw this show, and it's wonderful. It wasn't Fela himself, but it wasn't a zombie either. And they don't pretend the corruption and stealing has stopped, which reminds me how long crimes have been committed on Nigeria and Nigerians. Thanks to all involved with the show!
Fela on Broadway...who knew? Much respect to Will and Jada for making this happen. I admire Fela's work...Yellow Fever is one of my favorite songs by him. Thanks for posting!!!!! = )
i cant stand people who just complain and criticize. all you who have nothing but negative things to say, what have you done to honour fela? if he were alive he would have definitely been honoured. obviously no one can be the exact fela except fela himself but let's give credit where it's due. sahr ngajuah and the entire cast and crew and team have done an amazing thing here. i went and saw it a few weeks ago in london and i am going again - watched many musicals in my time and this is the best!
Truly a magical feat...a worthy tribute to a musical genius and champion of democracy and the Nigerian people...a superlative performance. Fela lives in our hearts and minds. The editors of xclusivenigeria pays tribute to Fela on Broadway.
oga rex lawson4eva, the production was put up by Americans who risked their own funds and put together a wondeful show. If you're unhappy about anything, please feel free to put something together, na wa for our people sef. Fela has been gone for 13 years, please point out one thing his own country people have done to honour him? Thankfully, Fela's kids love the show so the opinions of all those forever complaining don't matter.
"bemnaija", I've seen this show twice, if there's something about this show that flatters what Shrine patrons were used to, it's definitely the dancing. The dancing is far more stylish than anything we ever saw the real queens do.The dancers on this show are simply sensational. Some of the unnecessary comments by fellow Nigerians about this show amuse me.
what the hell kind of retarded accent is that man doing?? I mean i appreciate all this paying homage to the king but I mean if his own musician sons, all three of whom are very talented, could not successfully replicate his music or even his style, how much more a bunch of foreigners. ps is that a white man playing the sekere? wtf?!
@bemnaija the dancing has a lot more to do with what is expected rather than what is, if you want to see how afro beat dancers really did their stuff you watch the original recordings this is a tribute and stage musical not an authentic reproduction of the original nothing can ever repeat what fela did , just as nothing can ever reproduce the magic of micheal jackson ON STAGE .. same with fela there is no equal to him.
The only thing that I don't like about it, is that the choreography is the stereotypical "African" dancing; my Dad is Nigerian, I grew up listening to Fela, and we never danced like that...Then again, I understand for the purposes of the musical why they did it.
Is the whole show an African concert? Or does it have characters and choreo and a storyline...?
amnjordan23 1 month ago
i went there and tried to say it and i kept messin up
Tyler12236 2 months ago
I saw this tonight, and it's a very good show imo, even though lyrics were modified to enable European and American audiences to understand it more. Of course I like tracks on Fela's albums more than the modified pieces in the musical, but it is still a great show that thoroughly entertained me.
fcentauri8 4 months ago
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if i ever became a professional dancer. I would want dance for this musical. Fela is a hero/ musical icon not just for Naija but for the world. = )
Michelle1517love 4 months ago
I am so looking forward to Fela coming back to broadway.Fela said "Original and artificial e dey" not artificiality the writer made that one up. Great performance anyway.
sabinah1 5 months ago
@sabinah1 I watched the Fela documentary and I heard him say from his own mouth exactly that. That is not to say he never said "Original and artifical e dey" it is to say that when speaking to white media he did say it the way it is in the performance.
juantagriffin 1 month ago
Just experienced this in DC tonight and I was blown away! Easily one of the best productions I've ever experienced because it was just that...AN EXPERIENCE!!!!
shellyspelly 5 months ago
NOBODY can dance like those shrine girls. The beauty and awesomeness is in the small twists and jerky turns that makes your head spin. This is American interpretation of 'African' dance where it seems like you're fighting somebody... I applaud the effort but as a Nigerian saying goes, If you're gonna eat a frog, make sure you eat one with eggs...
nurache 5 months ago
@nurache I just had to ask this....What does, "If you'r going to eat a frog, make sure you eat one with eggs." mean? No disrespect, just curious.
juantagriffin 1 month ago
i dont think as nigerians we should really complain if the americans want to put up a tribute musical and expose those americans who dont know anything about us to actually go and expose themselves to the original recordings there is no harm in that.. we know who fela was and what he represented for our country and what he represented for all africans thats enough for me, so a broadway musical can only touch on the surface of that not even try to explain it all. just enjoy the show.
SuperQueenofAfrica 6 months ago
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I can't wait to see this in DC!
j81jevon 7 months ago
the coregrapher needs to go to nigeria himself and c how we dance
fdm03chick 7 months ago
Thanks for bringing this story to the world stage. Great show.
brudolf367 7 months ago
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naija 4 life
luvwalie 7 months ago
my favorite Broadway show. ill watch it over and over again
edouard2me 8 months ago
@edouard2me pls check on the original here on yt to see where it actually comes from .. the original is always the best.
SuperQueenofAfrica 6 months ago
I love it...! Wow.....I also loved the music
Mokolatee 1 year ago
Just saw this show, and it's wonderful. It wasn't Fela himself, but it wasn't a zombie either. And they don't pretend the corruption and stealing has stopped, which reminds me how long crimes have been committed on Nigeria and Nigerians. Thanks to all involved with the show!
worotan 1 year ago
DAMN!
diepiriye 1 year ago
awesomeness!!! i love the music omg i looked up the originals. fela was a great musician!
GodslilDreamer 1 year ago
Original and artificial e dey. means We have Original and Artificial.So says Fela
olojulagbari 1 year ago
``music is the weapon`` - fela kuti
olamization 1 year ago
Fela on Broadway...who knew? Much respect to Jada and Will for backing this. I love Yellow Fever...one of my favorite Fela songs.
Sahbisun 1 year ago
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Fela on Broadway...who knew? Much respect to Will and Jada for making this happen. I admire Fela's work...Yellow Fever is one of my favorite songs by him. Thanks for posting!!!!! = )
Sahbisun 1 year ago
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Sahbisun 1 year ago
i cant stand people who just complain and criticize. all you who have nothing but negative things to say, what have you done to honour fela? if he were alive he would have definitely been honoured. obviously no one can be the exact fela except fela himself but let's give credit where it's due. sahr ngajuah and the entire cast and crew and team have done an amazing thing here. i went and saw it a few weeks ago in london and i am going again - watched many musicals in my time and this is the best!
lizonyango 1 year ago 2
Truly a magical feat...a worthy tribute to a musical genius and champion of democracy and the Nigerian people...a superlative performance. Fela lives in our hearts and minds. The editors of xclusivenigeria pays tribute to Fela on Broadway.
chooksny 1 year ago
oga rex lawson4eva, the production was put up by Americans who risked their own funds and put together a wondeful show. If you're unhappy about anything, please feel free to put something together, na wa for our people sef. Fela has been gone for 13 years, please point out one thing his own country people have done to honour him? Thankfully, Fela's kids love the show so the opinions of all those forever complaining don't matter.
oakjazz 1 year ago
"bemnaija", I've seen this show twice, if there's something about this show that flatters what Shrine patrons were used to, it's definitely the dancing. The dancing is far more stylish than anything we ever saw the real queens do.The dancers on this show are simply sensational. Some of the unnecessary comments by fellow Nigerians about this show amuse me.
oakjazz 1 year ago
Bravo!
yorubaland 1 year ago
what the hell kind of retarded accent is that man doing?? I mean i appreciate all this paying homage to the king but I mean if his own musician sons, all three of whom are very talented, could not successfully replicate his music or even his style, how much more a bunch of foreigners. ps is that a white man playing the sekere? wtf?!
RexLawson4eva 1 year ago
Fantastic
KetuEjirin1 1 year ago
Fela with Patty Labelle in a few weeks,can't wait! May his spirit & music live on & continue to inspire!
majikalmaiden 1 year ago
I am nigerian and appreciate all this , but afro beat dancing was more stylish and less energetic. I guess this dancing is for stage effect.
bemnaija 1 year ago 19
@bemnaija looool, i hear you...i dont see them dancing like this when i go to naij
gogoyubari361 10 months ago
@bemnaija the dancing has a lot more to do with what is expected rather than what is, if you want to see how afro beat dancers really did their stuff you watch the original recordings this is a tribute and stage musical not an authentic reproduction of the original nothing can ever repeat what fela did , just as nothing can ever reproduce the magic of micheal jackson ON STAGE .. same with fela there is no equal to him.
SuperQueenofAfrica 6 months ago
hey everyone please check out my music and comment/sub if you like what you hear. it would mean a lot :)
TheCateAnna 1 year ago
hahaha
kulule100 1 year ago
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This is amazing :) Type in jordanwaynehyams and see what you think? The new Justin Bieber?
KPpromotions234 1 year ago
The only thing that I don't like about it, is that the choreography is the stereotypical "African" dancing; my Dad is Nigerian, I grew up listening to Fela, and we never danced like that...Then again, I understand for the purposes of the musical why they did it.
CeAlab00 1 year ago
gotta see it !
guitargroovin 1 year ago
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easily best show on broadway
Haunternet 1 year ago
@Haunternet id agree even tho i havent seen it
SEECH7 1 year ago
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easily best show on broadway
Haunternet 1 year ago
easily best show on broadway
Haunternet 1 year ago 31
@Haunternet i agree totally
double20 1 year ago
easily best show on broadway
Haunternet 1 year ago
I friggin love this show. Unlike anything I have seen, and I have seen...A LOT.
Gizmo8350 1 year ago