with us, as africans its different we travel freely and leave equally freely , so if its not working for us we will leave and i do know nigerian who are coming back home to live , sometimes its not all about the "bling bling" and "comfort" its about being home and feeling at home.. FELA never left his HOME and never stopped being a nigerian god rest his soul.
Queen, just because I live in America doesn't mean I'm not African. If that is the case, then let's talk about Muhammad Ali. When he first traveled to Africa, he was treated like a King! They respected him because he turned his back on America and got rid of his slave name. So, he depends on the people.
@GTpanik mohammed ali was given the same accord that we would give visitors NORMALLY , he was not "treated like a king" he was treated LIKE A NORMAL HUMAN BEING .. we have RESPECT in whatever culture he happened to go to central africa and was accorded the respect we give to each other..its NORMAL i dont know about slave name all i know is that mohammed ali was treated cordially as is NORMAL.
Music is the Universal language. Just listen to Led Zepplin and you will hear the influence of Southern American Blues that came from African Americans living in the deep South.
I am a Mexican American 20 year old person who has great respect for the black culture and Nigeria. I am a music major and I am forced to study western music in school, when I come home I get really bored of the same things over and over again, but when I listen to Fela, I become engaged in ways I didn't think were possible in music. I don't pretend to know much about Fela's culture, but his music is amazing. Cheers from Texas!
@planetolusola you have done a wonderful job in getting all this classic stuff out there and providing for an audience who would never have known otherwise that their is a world out there which is vibrant and creative .
To answer all. Music is the Universal language. Whether it's Blues from Mississippi, Rock n' roll from Detroit, or Afro-beat from Nigeria, it all speaks the same language... And that language is real freedom and the truest love that you can ever have. Period -end.
i am a white 17 year old kid and i have great respect for black culture and very much appreciate the music. African originated definately has more feel than european. but i dont think Fela would want arguing on who knows about your culture more. but then again i would not understand because i do not belong to that culture, although i do believe we all originated there and are all part of the same consciousness. and i am also VERY ashamed about my history in the enslavement of another people.
Don't worry -- it was your ancestors not you. As long as we remember and correct history's mistakes we don't have to be ashamed of who we are or our background. Everyone makes mistakes; it's up to you, me, and everyone as moral people to fix them. Don't discriminate :)
@watermelonman23 You shouldnt be ashamed of anything. Those who define music by race are fuckin ignorant, dont follow their path, it doesnt mean a fuckin thing. You would learn that eventually by aging, but i felt like telling you that now.
@watermelonman23 yes, there are nigerians who are upset about the way the musical FELA ! presents the culture fela came from which is yoruba culture, and there are those who are upset because no nigerians are in the musical but i look at it this way: it can only be good for those who would never have heard of this great mans music to have exposure to it so they can further explore and see more for themselves, what is the harm in that ? what ever doesnt kill you can only make you stronger.
I wonder, how come if a musician, comedian, or some black person wants to get to the top, he has to perform some homosexual acts, speaking about women, killing someone, sex, and other evil stuff?
@GTpanik I'm actually a proud Black woman, thank you very much. There are many Black writers, musicians and public figures who have gotten "to the top" without doing the crap that you said. Plus, your comment states that you have quite a narrow scope on Black culture.
Yes, we currently have Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Heather Headley, Erykah Badu, and others to name a few who made it. But If what say is narrow scope on our culture, then you need to speak to Jayz, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and others. Since you want to talk about black culture, how come we are the laughing stock in today's society? How come we don't own anything? No, media, businesses (the vast majority), how come our families can't get along?
How come we don't know our history and don't care about it? We don't talk about slavery in front of whites and all. Are we scaried? And since you want to say that you are a proud black woman, do you perm your hair and put weave on? Just asking.
If you are Nigerian, then you must be an Nigerian who was born here in the Americas. I asked her a question, and you fail to answer. Now you, I don't know about you nor I really care, but if you are proud, then you wouldn't try to act like a white person.
I don't have a afro, tattoos, or piercings. I don't know how to do Voodoo or anything that our ancestors did. Is that making me white? That was a stupid comment you just made on your part. You should be consider as a hypocrite.
I don't know if my family is or not. All I know that I'm an African from the United Snakes of Amerikkka. But I will do a blood test to see where I'm from.
@GTpanik why do you call your country "united snakes of americakka! am curious about that, its not something i have seen on visits to the states personally, to me america is just a country nothing more, nothing less. just a country .
The thing about it is that this not my country. I'm not treated as an American. So, why should I call it my country? It is an Snakeish country due to the Europeans came and made phoney laws, contracts, and killed so many people. That's why I call it the United Snakes of Amerikkka.
@GTpanik but if america is not your country and you resent it isnt it difficult to live there ?. i could never live where i dont feel comfortable in, but the irony is that even if you travel to any african country you will still be treated like an american so that is going to be a problem . am not saying you should not resent your place of birth but you need to come to terms with what it is doing to you as the whites are not going to budge an inch they dont care ,it doesnt register with them.
this released all my stress
mixmastericecreampuf 1 week ago
The comments on Fela songs are always the nicest, and most intelligent.
nancykilledjon 2 weeks ago 2
with us, as africans its different we travel freely and leave equally freely , so if its not working for us we will leave and i do know nigerian who are coming back home to live , sometimes its not all about the "bling bling" and "comfort" its about being home and feeling at home.. FELA never left his HOME and never stopped being a nigerian god rest his soul.
SuperQueenofAfrica 2 weeks ago
@SuperQueenofAfrica
Queen, just because I live in America doesn't mean I'm not African. If that is the case, then let's talk about Muhammad Ali. When he first traveled to Africa, he was treated like a King! They respected him because he turned his back on America and got rid of his slave name. So, he depends on the people.
GTpanik 2 weeks ago
@GTpanik mohammed ali was given the same accord that we would give visitors NORMALLY , he was not "treated like a king" he was treated LIKE A NORMAL HUMAN BEING .. we have RESPECT in whatever culture he happened to go to central africa and was accorded the respect we give to each other..its NORMAL i dont know about slave name all i know is that mohammed ali was treated cordially as is NORMAL.
SuperQueenofAfrica 2 weeks ago
One of the greatest songs I have ever had the opportunity to come across in my life
trillz127 3 weeks ago
omi o lota o~!
SuperQueenofAfrica 3 weeks ago
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rickylascaze001 3 weeks ago
Zero people dislike water.
TheMickySlick 3 weeks ago
kissing their asses is worse than death....
catmandoo12321 2 months ago
@catmandoo12321
Indeed.
GTpanik 3 weeks ago
7:01 Wonderful
shoplifting1is1fun 2 months ago
Guaranteed to get your blood pumping, unless you are already dead....
aldorun69 2 months ago
felaaaaa....fucking LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeesha161 3 months ago
Love this mans musical career!!
jeremiah0387 3 months ago
The great Fela Kuti. The world is certanly not a better place with him not being here.
wallyknowll1 3 months ago
Music is the Universal language. Just listen to Led Zepplin and you will hear the influence of Southern American Blues that came from African Americans living in the deep South.
wallyknowll1 3 months ago
I am a Mexican American 20 year old person who has great respect for the black culture and Nigeria. I am a music major and I am forced to study western music in school, when I come home I get really bored of the same things over and over again, but when I listen to Fela, I become engaged in ways I didn't think were possible in music. I don't pretend to know much about Fela's culture, but his music is amazing. Cheers from Texas!
MoontouchedOwlBeast 3 months ago 12
@MoontouchedOwlBeast Great comment. Check my channel for more Nigerian music that may be of interest. Cheers.
planetolusola 2 months ago
@planetolusola you have done a wonderful job in getting all this classic stuff out there and providing for an audience who would never have known otherwise that their is a world out there which is vibrant and creative .
SuperQueenofAfrica 4 weeks ago
@MoontouchedOwlBeast its not neccesary to know about our culture , you enjoy the music and i think thats the most important thing here..
SuperQueenofAfrica 4 weeks ago
To answer all. Music is the Universal language. Whether it's Blues from Mississippi, Rock n' roll from Detroit, or Afro-beat from Nigeria, it all speaks the same language... And that language is real freedom and the truest love that you can ever have. Period -end.
poopiedartz 3 months ago
i am a white 17 year old kid and i have great respect for black culture and very much appreciate the music. African originated definately has more feel than european. but i dont think Fela would want arguing on who knows about your culture more. but then again i would not understand because i do not belong to that culture, although i do believe we all originated there and are all part of the same consciousness. and i am also VERY ashamed about my history in the enslavement of another people.
watermelonman23 3 months ago 8
@watermelonman23
Don't worry -- it was your ancestors not you. As long as we remember and correct history's mistakes we don't have to be ashamed of who we are or our background. Everyone makes mistakes; it's up to you, me, and everyone as moral people to fix them. Don't discriminate :)
Groovesharksucks 3 months ago
@watermelonman23 You shouldnt be ashamed of anything. Those who define music by race are fuckin ignorant, dont follow their path, it doesnt mean a fuckin thing. You would learn that eventually by aging, but i felt like telling you that now.
4Brownie4 3 months ago
@watermelonman23 yes, there are nigerians who are upset about the way the musical FELA ! presents the culture fela came from which is yoruba culture, and there are those who are upset because no nigerians are in the musical but i look at it this way: it can only be good for those who would never have heard of this great mans music to have exposure to it so they can further explore and see more for themselves, what is the harm in that ? what ever doesnt kill you can only make you stronger.
SuperQueenofAfrica 4 weeks ago
LOL common pop's rap pt 3
sfknns 3 months ago
!!!!!! !!!!!!! enough said.
RightoJoe 3 months ago
Fela was a Dr. and he has been a constant friend.
yelloworchid75 3 months ago
WICKED!
Ahmosethe1st 4 months ago
the keys at 7:04 drive me crazy. love love love this song.
ericjay71 4 months ago
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ericjay71 4 months ago
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ericjay71 4 months ago
long live baba
ericjay71 4 months ago
A beautifull image of Fela, you insire me,
thanks,
sisterforall 4 months ago
amazing...
beanzpole 5 months ago
amazing ....:)))
genius2compose 5 months ago
me gusto
superleofilm 5 months ago
@superleofilm LEMME find out ur MIX.
e35554r 5 months ago
いい曲だあああ｡･ﾟ･(ﾉ∀`)･ﾟ･｡
NeakPean2000 6 months ago
this is fucking music if anyone doesnt agree then slapem
VagMan123 6 months ago 4
I love Fela
Ikollection 6 months ago
Good music. One of the few best music arrangers in the world.
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colormerealblack 6 months ago
Água não tem inimigo.
luizpaulorocha 6 months ago
IF YOU DONE LOVE THIS THEN YOUR NOT ALIVE :))
813mrgoodwine206 6 months ago
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813mrgoodwine206 6 months ago
Love Fela!!!
famupiccolo92 6 months ago
Superb...You're still alive
TheMatanmi 7 months ago
Why isn't Fela on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ?
gchijioke12 8 months ago 2
@gchijioke12
Because he's black and never kiss the European's butts.
GTpanik 8 months ago 33
@GTpanik he never kissed anyones butt, including the then military govt who jailed him for it..
SuperQueenofAfrica 7 months ago
@GTpanik you know that for a fact? He must have kissed a few asses at Trinity!
experiment0003 4 months ago
@experiment0003
Nope, he never support you people.
GTpanik 4 months ago
@GTpanik lol
experiment0003 4 months ago
@experiment0003
I wonder, how come if a musician, comedian, or some black person wants to get to the top, he has to perform some homosexual acts, speaking about women, killing someone, sex, and other evil stuff?
GTpanik 4 months ago
@GTpanik ...getting to the top of secular world isn't where God resides
experiment0003 4 months ago
@GTpanik You really need your head examined.
andycalimara 4 months ago 2
@andycalimara
Why do you white people always say that to black people who has knowledge? Are you a racist?
GTpanik 4 months ago
@GTpanik I'm actually a proud Black woman, thank you very much. There are many Black writers, musicians and public figures who have gotten "to the top" without doing the crap that you said. Plus, your comment states that you have quite a narrow scope on Black culture.
andycalimara 4 months ago 3
@andycalimara
Yes, we currently have Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Heather Headley, Erykah Badu, and others to name a few who made it. But If what say is narrow scope on our culture, then you need to speak to Jayz, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and others. Since you want to talk about black culture, how come we are the laughing stock in today's society? How come we don't own anything? No, media, businesses (the vast majority), how come our families can't get along?
GTpanik 4 months ago
@andycalimara
How come we don't know our history and don't care about it? We don't talk about slavery in front of whites and all. Are we scaried? And since you want to say that you are a proud black woman, do you perm your hair and put weave on? Just asking.
GTpanik 4 months ago
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Saudheli 3 months ago
@Saudheli
If you are Nigerian, then you must be an Nigerian who was born here in the Americas. I asked her a question, and you fail to answer. Now you, I don't know about you nor I really care, but if you are proud, then you wouldn't try to act like a white person.
GTpanik 3 months ago
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Saudheli 3 months ago
@Saudheli
I don't have a afro, tattoos, or piercings. I don't know how to do Voodoo or anything that our ancestors did. Is that making me white? That was a stupid comment you just made on your part. You should be consider as a hypocrite.
GTpanik 3 months ago
@GTpanik we dont have european butts to kiss in nigeria he never kissed the military butts which is what he was all about .. not kissing their butts
SuperQueenofAfrica 4 weeks ago
@SuperQueenofAfrica
Indeed queen. We as the original have no business kissing anyone's asses.
GTpanik 3 weeks ago
@GTpanik "water, e no get enemy"
SuperQueenofAfrica 3 weeks ago
@SuperQueenofAfrica
Do know what language this is in? Yoruba?
GTpanik 3 weeks ago
@GTpanik its my language yoruba, "omi=water= ota=enemy.."omi o lota" water no get enemy..
SuperQueenofAfrica 3 weeks ago
@SuperQueenofAfrica
I knew it. I just wasn't sure. It's a shame that me as a black kid from the US don't know his own lesson.
GTpanik 3 weeks ago
@GTpanik are your parents yoruba then?
SuperQueenofAfrica 3 weeks ago
@SuperQueenofAfrica
I don't know if my family is or not. All I know that I'm an African from the United Snakes of Amerikkka. But I will do a blood test to see where I'm from.
GTpanik 3 weeks ago
@GTpanik why do you call your country "united snakes of americakka! am curious about that, its not something i have seen on visits to the states personally, to me america is just a country nothing more, nothing less. just a country .
SuperQueenofAfrica 3 weeks ago
@SuperQueenofAfrica
The thing about it is that this not my country. I'm not treated as an American. So, why should I call it my country? It is an Snakeish country due to the Europeans came and made phoney laws, contracts, and killed so many people. That's why I call it the United Snakes of Amerikkka.
GTpanik 3 weeks ago
@GTpanik but if america is not your country and you resent it isnt it difficult to live there ?. i could never live where i dont feel comfortable in, but the irony is that even if you travel to any african country you will still be treated like an american so that is going to be a problem . am not saying you should not resent your place of birth but you need to come to terms with what it is doing to you as the whites are not going to budge an inch they dont care ,it doesnt register with them.
SuperQueenofAfrica 2 weeks ago
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gchijioke12 8 months ago
LISTEN 2 DIS YOUNG RAPPER, HE SOUNDS LIKE M.I /watch?v=5eC_5s_sSuc
controll27 9 months ago
Classic!!
tonyowelle20 9 months ago
FELA VIVE!
lumifer 9 months ago
I adore
osakoooo 10 months ago
Fela no get enemy.
iravan 10 months ago 3
Ain't that the truth....
HavardiYah 10 months ago 2
Relevant...still.
msjayfree 10 months ago 3
C'est super j'adore
TECKMASSE 11 months ago 3
Fela Forever +1
thank you for sharing.
arjhendrix 1 year ago 18
You can convert this to an mp3 at instantmp3s..com
chicken796 1 year ago