Fela Kuti

Top songs meanings

Colonial Mentality
Zombie
Yellow Fever
Sorrow, Tears, and Blood
Opposite People
O.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake...
Gentleman
Expensive Shit
Water No Get Enemy
Lady

About Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and political activist, born in 1938. He is best known for pioneering the Afrobeat music genre, which combines traditional African rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife. Throughout his career, he faced political persecution for his outspoken views against governmental corruption and human rights abuses in Nigeria.

Fela's music often addressed themes of mental liberation and societal emancipation. He used his powerful lyrics to inspire people to think critically and challenge oppressive systems, encouraging a sense of self-awareness and empowerment. His recent works continued to emphasize the importance of mental freedom as a foundation for societal change.