@ladeliciosa244 He was in and out of prison for the most corrupt political reasons. There are lots of ways to learn more about him. "Music is the weapon" documentary is a good introduction to him.
Mr Kuti was a gifted musician,song writer and composer. Yes I have a major issue with the fact he remarked that "Condoms was a goverment conspiracy to reduce the African population" WRONG.. He slepted around and did Not use caution to reduce exposure to HIV. Most men tend to think that Cancer,Illness, or Punishment will never be fall them. Think again?? Get tested,Use condoms and educated your Conservative communities. RIP
You are not there. It is just your shell, as you have ascended to a higher calling, to seats reserved for the fearless, and those who saw corruption and refused to look the other way. Even in death which we all shall one day succumb to, you are still popular. March on boldly and take your reserved seat! The death you had in your pocket got switched to everlasting life.
Thank you for posting this for the world to witness such a sacred event in Nigerian history for those of us who were so far away and wasn`t aware of the legend as it lived in the flesh , but lives forever in legacy ! Peace.
i remember this day,i was upstairs with my friends sun and his mother with other fela's children kunle e.t.c drinking small stout..later we movd to the roof area looking down at this crowd
@KrazeWorld oohh thats a good idea. i will do that too. i've never had a tattoo b4 but i just thought about it now that u mentioned it with fela. i wonder how much its gonna cost me.
wow. i remember that day so well. i actually watch ed all this on TV. i didnt know what to feel and i didnt understand cuz i was only 10 years old or 11. and i didn't know Fela very well. all i had heard abotu him was his going in and out of prison and the 27 wives he married. i understand soo well now cuz am a huge fan of his and i listen to his music all the time. i now understand what he was singing about. i wish he hadn't died. his songs r just waht we need for this horrible yar'adua regime.
It's good to be able to see the body. Funerals have become too sanitised and hidden in the Western world, and it really does not help with closure. We can see all kinds of horrible sights on celluloid, but for some reason we are protected from seeing someone we love laying peacefully after they have died. From my own bereavements, it has always been easier to deal with when I have had a chance to say goodbye. Why is it ok to see birth and not death? The former is much more gory!
i totally agree with winnieegee,if knew he had it,he would announce it 2 da world.he was never shy!!!beko made a great blunder by making dat anouncement.
They can say all they want,this GREAT HERO died of AIDS period,i am a proud Nigerian,the eldest brother to this great legend annouce on NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY that this LEGEND died of real AIDS,for any further information on him just get in touch with his son FEMI KUTI,that is the new KING OF AFRO BEAT like father like son,i love this guy like gracy.
Why did the brother have to announce it?Strange, isn't it?Are Nigerians really that gullible?Why was he sent home from Nigeria's jail to die?Compassion?Remember one of his songs;IF YOU ENTER PRISON AND YOU NO COME OUT AGAIN, NA DIE YOU DIE SO.ODIGBERE NI YEN.
My dear brother, having 44 wives does not give you AIDS.There are people with one or zero wife that have AIDS.There is nothing wrong in saying the truth, but what is the truth?Fela is Mr TRUTH.OTITO KORO,OMO ARAIYE O FE. I sincerely believe that if Fela knew he had AIDS, He would tell us.He would not be ashamed of it.
My question is why are you saying" why did the Brother annouce he has Aids" anyway let forget about it,you make me remember home with this your yoruba sentence i can't waite to come back thanks and bye.
@winnieegee no he wouldn't there is so much stereotyping and ignorance and fear regarding AIDS now and especially back then. He wouldn't say anything. Particularly in Africa there are sooo many misconceptions about AIDS and how one gets it and treats it etc., and if it's like that now, i can only imagine how it would back then. I don't believe he would have told anyone. He might have been in denial about it.
In wikipedia it says he died of AIDS, I recently met some Nigerians who claim the Nigerian Authorities finally killed him, anyone have something to say about that?
Did he really die of AIDS? If he did, how did he get it?Without any doubt in my mind, Nigerian Government killed Fela. Whatever killed Fela, He got from Nigeria's jail. Like Yaradua, Abiola, Obasanjo(almost) and a whole lot of others.Can you imagine if they had killed Fela like KEN SARO-WIWA?I was disappointed in his brother who made the announcement.kind of weired, isn't it .Nigerians are really not that stupid, or are they?
AIDS can kill anybody that is exposed to the disease, however how is one exposed to the disease?How did Fela get it, If he got it? how many times was he in Jail? How many times have they tried to kill him? How many ways have they tried to kill him? Can you imagine if they had shot him? Can you imagine if they hanged this guy like thay did KEN SARO-WIWA?Nigeria took the easy and smart way out.Whatever killed Fela, He got it from Nigeria's jail. that's why they sent him to DIE.
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Spirit lives.
Anikulapo173 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
why was he going in and out of prison, im really interested to know more about him!
ladeliciosa244 6 months ago
@ladeliciosa244 He was in and out of prison for the most corrupt political reasons. There are lots of ways to learn more about him. "Music is the weapon" documentary is a good introduction to him.
ilovemusic511 6 months ago
Mr Kuti was a gifted musician,song writer and composer. Yes I have a major issue with the fact he remarked that "Condoms was a goverment conspiracy to reduce the African population" WRONG.. He slepted around and did Not use caution to reduce exposure to HIV. Most men tend to think that Cancer,Illness, or Punishment will never be fall them. Think again?? Get tested,Use condoms and educated your Conservative communities. RIP
Basinstreetfollies 6 months ago
You are not there. It is just your shell, as you have ascended to a higher calling, to seats reserved for the fearless, and those who saw corruption and refused to look the other way. Even in death which we all shall one day succumb to, you are still popular. March on boldly and take your reserved seat! The death you had in your pocket got switched to everlasting life.
adajnanukem 10 months ago 2
lol
bloodnoski 10 months ago
it was a very dark day in lagos. Fela because of you the world is getting better, Nigeria is getting better.. God bless your soul.
bigborn973 10 months ago
lol this is so old, i was still a kid back then
IIidornigie 11 months ago
Fela Anikulapo Kuti!
gamoonbat 11 months ago
Thank you for posting this for the world to witness such a sacred event in Nigerian history for those of us who were so far away and wasn`t aware of the legend as it lived in the flesh , but lives forever in legacy ! Peace.
Popalongkid 1 year ago
too many thugz in lagos
babsjnr 1 year ago
i remember this day,i was upstairs with my friends sun and his mother with other fela's children kunle e.t.c drinking small stout..later we movd to the roof area looking down at this crowd
olatunde07 1 year ago
August 12 is Tony Allen's birthday.
FlogCheney 2 years ago
He was a man of tha People.
EkereGbe 2 years ago
i was born on the 12th of august and i will get anikulapo tattooed on myself. Truth is the only thing worth dying for!!!!!
KrazeWorld 2 years ago 6
@KrazeWorld oohh thats a good idea. i will do that too. i've never had a tattoo b4 but i just thought about it now that u mentioned it with fela. i wonder how much its gonna cost me.
geligurl 1 year ago
@geligurl pls dont, u ill regret wen u grow older.
imelda4jesus 1 year ago
wow. i remember that day so well. i actually watch ed all this on TV. i didnt know what to feel and i didnt understand cuz i was only 10 years old or 11. and i didn't know Fela very well. all i had heard abotu him was his going in and out of prison and the 27 wives he married. i understand soo well now cuz am a huge fan of his and i listen to his music all the time. i now understand what he was singing about. i wish he hadn't died. his songs r just waht we need for this horrible yar'adua regime.
geligurl 2 years ago 7
right on!!!
dogshit71 2 years ago
For all Head's of Wrong-verments
PeaceAndJustice357 2 years ago
wikipedia isnt accurate . for those saying thats where they got their information on his death .
ayoactup 2 years ago
may his soul rest in peace
france254 2 years ago 2
It's good to be able to see the body. Funerals have become too sanitised and hidden in the Western world, and it really does not help with closure. We can see all kinds of horrible sights on celluloid, but for some reason we are protected from seeing someone we love laying peacefully after they have died. From my own bereavements, it has always been easier to deal with when I have had a chance to say goodbye. Why is it ok to see birth and not death? The former is much more gory!
angeltoad 2 years ago 3
i totally agree with winnieegee,if knew he had it,he would announce it 2 da world.he was never shy!!!beko made a great blunder by making dat anouncement.
pharrell7 2 years ago
Bcos he colide with the federal goverment to kill fela anikulapo kuti.
cladower 2 years ago
A real sad day
saanzacs 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
FELA Died of federal republic of Nigerian aids,beko kuti is a bastard to the family
cladower 2 years ago
cladower: How dare u make such a stupid comment?
omoibile 2 years ago
do u have proofs or verify ur statement..if u cant back up ur comment do not write notin.
eseworhi 2 years ago
rip bodr
efriye 3 years ago
Long Live Fela!!!!!
LiviaStevenson 3 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this on YouTube! May his soul rest in peace.
FelaAnikulapoKutiFan 3 years ago 3
They can say all they want,this GREAT HERO died of AIDS period,i am a proud Nigerian,the eldest brother to this great legend annouce on NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY that this LEGEND died of real AIDS,for any further information on him just get in touch with his son FEMI KUTI,that is the new KING OF AFRO BEAT like father like son,i love this guy like gracy.
yusufmudashiru 3 years ago
Why did the brother have to announce it?Strange, isn't it?Are Nigerians really that gullible?Why was he sent home from Nigeria's jail to die?Compassion?Remember one of his songs;IF YOU ENTER PRISON AND YOU NO COME OUT AGAIN, NA DIE YOU DIE SO.ODIGBERE NI YEN.
winnieegee 3 years ago
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mudashiruyusuf 3 years ago
Tell me what is wrong in saying the truth,imagine having 44wivies what else do you expect,just tell me?
mudashiruyusuf 3 years ago
My dear brother, having 44 wives does not give you AIDS.There are people with one or zero wife that have AIDS.There is nothing wrong in saying the truth, but what is the truth?Fela is Mr TRUTH.OTITO KORO,OMO ARAIYE O FE. I sincerely believe that if Fela knew he had AIDS, He would tell us.He would not be ashamed of it.
winnieegee 3 years ago 3
My question is why are you saying" why did the Brother annouce he has Aids" anyway let forget about it,you make me remember home with this your yoruba sentence i can't waite to come back thanks and bye.
mudashiruyusuf 3 years ago
@winnieegee no he wouldn't there is so much stereotyping and ignorance and fear regarding AIDS now and especially back then. He wouldn't say anything. Particularly in Africa there are sooo many misconceptions about AIDS and how one gets it and treats it etc., and if it's like that now, i can only imagine how it would back then. I don't believe he would have told anyone. He might have been in denial about it.
kiimora 1 year ago
His Brother was the fed min of health. Should I rest my case? He died of brain aneurism in London. well, MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
winnieegee 3 years ago
In wikipedia it says he died of AIDS, I recently met some Nigerians who claim the Nigerian Authorities finally killed him, anyone have something to say about that?
ONEFFphoto 3 years ago
ONEFFphoto -
He died from AIDS. I think that is pretty undisputed
MoManny 3 years ago 2
Did he really die of AIDS? If he did, how did he get it?Without any doubt in my mind, Nigerian Government killed Fela. Whatever killed Fela, He got from Nigeria's jail. Like Yaradua, Abiola, Obasanjo(almost) and a whole lot of others.Can you imagine if they had killed Fela like KEN SARO-WIWA?I was disappointed in his brother who made the announcement.kind of weired, isn't it .Nigerians are really not that stupid, or are they?
winnieegee 3 years ago
AIDS can kill anybody that is exposed to the disease, however how is one exposed to the disease?How did Fela get it, If he got it? how many times was he in Jail? How many times have they tried to kill him? How many ways have they tried to kill him? Can you imagine if they had shot him? Can you imagine if they hanged this guy like thay did KEN SARO-WIWA?Nigeria took the easy and smart way out.Whatever killed Fela, He got it from Nigeria's jail. that's why they sent him to DIE.
winnieegee 3 years ago
Anyone with half a brain can deduce that Nigerian govt finally killed him.
winnieegee 2 years ago