Fela Kuti - Lady

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  • Lady (1972) Fela Kuti
    From the LP Shakara (CD release 1997)
    Subscribe ► goo.gl/8Q1pVw , give Lady a thumbs up & Everybody say "Yeah Yeah"
    fela.net/discography/
    This video is part of a series of songs being posted on Fela's official TH-cam channel ( / fela ) each featuring, alongside the music, an informative commentary by Afrobeat Historian, Chris May.
    The entire catalogue, released on Kntting Factory Records, is available on the Fela website (fela.net/), along with documentaries and recorded concerts, CDs and vinyl, tee shirts, posters and many other items.
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    #fela #kuti #felakuti #afrobeat #Nigeria #lady
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  • @felakuti
    @felakuti  7 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    She go say, she go say, "I be lady, oh"
    We would love you to continue the Fela Express on this channel by subscribing here ► goo.gl/8Q1pVw
    Everybody say "Yeah Yeah" (y)

    • @Chidiuche
      @Chidiuche 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Fela Kuti yeah yeah!

    • @perrotfrancois368
      @perrotfrancois368 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Remember

    • @MN-ji8nx
      @MN-ji8nx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah! Yeah!

    • @sidicisse9279
      @sidicisse9279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fela Kuti a révolutionné la musique africaine.

    • @michaelkontogom4791
      @michaelkontogom4791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fela Kuti water on get enemy

  • @olumayorwa
    @olumayorwa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    Don’t ask if anyone is here in 2024, we never left 🤝🏽🙌🏽

    • @stigmata290
      @stigmata290 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Estamos aqui ❤

    • @antonynjogu8283
      @antonynjogu8283 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Indeed! We've not left. The songs were gloriusly long. Just like the other Congo maestro Franco. Long and satisfying

    • @estest8294
      @estest8294 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Still here , 07 / 2024

  • @chiomaiberi7088
    @chiomaiberi7088 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    2024 anyone?

    • @samuelmbila5583
      @samuelmbila5583 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Na we dey here❤️‍🔥

  • @gabrielatilola8713
    @gabrielatilola8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The first Yoruba person to actually challenge Nigerian government without seeking foreign supports or running away. O seun omo Akin!!!

  • @Bakur_55
    @Bakur_55 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Nigerian legend proud to be Nigerian 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @waleaggie8378
    @waleaggie8378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +736

    Who's still enjoying this masterpiece in 2020? They don't make them like Fela Kuti any more!!!

    • @eniaofe9853
      @eniaofe9853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      No, they do not cos it is impossible to replicate his work. Each song was a masterpiece that could not and cannot be copied.

    • @waleaggie8378
      @waleaggie8378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@eniaofe9853
      So right. I was hoping that today could produce musicians of his caliber.

    • @waleaggie8378
      @waleaggie8378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for enlighteningng me. Stay blessed!!

    • @oseemma2838
      @oseemma2838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm here

    • @waleaggie8378
      @waleaggie8378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@oseemma2838
      Glad you're enjoying such quality music.

  • @victormasinga1557
    @victormasinga1557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    I'm a South African boy from the Zulu clan who just found out about the Legendary Fela Kuti and I have to say, he probably has to be the best musician ever. He managed to touch hearts with his sound under horrifying times. He still touches my heart and I'm only 22 years of age. His music is something I will be proud to passing on to my children. May his soul rest in power

    • @kiwiduncan
      @kiwiduncan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      In 1972 us kids in New Zealand were listening to UK-based Osibisa - but when I hear FELA I suddenly understood where the Osibisa sound came from. Terrific music. Fela Kuti is the pioneer. Victor, I hope your future opens up bright for you.

    • @ayo30s
      @ayo30s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank You Young Lion, you are OUR Future, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

    • @lwandobooi6671
      @lwandobooi6671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Im glad to a fellow South African listening to Fela, much love brother from Cape Town

    • @shavhaniradzilani6982
      @shavhaniradzilani6982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Already thinking of making babies at 22?

    • @sbusisoamenblakamtshali1128
      @sbusisoamenblakamtshali1128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shavhaniradzilani6982 ;-)

  • @musantsodi6748
    @musantsodi6748 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Long live Fela Kutism, freedom fighter and an independent mind.

  • @ruthdixon7807
    @ruthdixon7807 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    the man who invented the whole genre. LEGEND!!

  • @VirtuousOyinda
    @VirtuousOyinda 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    As an African woman, Fela made me proud! I'm a WOMAN!

    • @pchab1966
      @pchab1966 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was listening to Nduh Okoh on SpiceFM in Kenya and referred to her as a 9ja lady, and an hour later this song entered my mind and I just started laughing 😂 when the line "she go say I no be woman! She go say market woman na woman!" 😂😂😂 love it!!! I had not thought of it for a number of years!

  • @liqhtraise8132
    @liqhtraise8132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1075

    Speaking as a 26 year old white boy in Kentucky, true music like this sails over the false walls that separate us. Truly, the fierceness of the spirit has been lost, my friends. Thank you for this sanctuary.

    • @nynybear1600
      @nynybear1600 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Liqht Raise yup love from Ghana

    • @ollooduk5872
      @ollooduk5872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      How can we have borders when the skies are open from Moscow to Nairobi to Sydney to.... you name it.
      We created the walls ourselves.

    • @jimmysteeve7702
      @jimmysteeve7702 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ollo oduk absolutely right

    • @liqhtraise8132
      @liqhtraise8132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      ollo oduk The false walls will "fall" one day.

    • @alphabogeyman7462
      @alphabogeyman7462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I did some training with US military personnel and a divorced guy complained bitterly about feminist ladies (especially his ex),just what Fela was singing about.

  • @brianmuyengwa
    @brianmuyengwa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Arguably Africa's greatest musician

    • @timmccarthy3034
      @timmccarthy3034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      well, I could "argue" about that but I won't..... as there are SO MANY great great great African musicians out there..(Hugh Masakela etc etc etc)...but you can say this for sure...he was ONE of the greatest of all time...and also one of the greatest musicians in the entire world, of all time....not just Africa.....

  • @joydavid5428
    @joydavid5428 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Baba na Baba 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 the only truthful man in Nigeria 😢 continue to rest in the lord Jesus Christ Amen 🙏😭

  • @itumelengmokwena8587
    @itumelengmokwena8587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I'm a south african man who has been raised constantly being exposed to fela. I will forever cherish his music ❤️🇿🇦🎶🙏2020

    • @felapedro1606
      @felapedro1606 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where in RSA are you from

    • @nadinemandjoli8426
      @nadinemandjoli8426 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, he was very vocal against apartheid. "Animal want dash me human right ..." Saying it to Boether and Thatcher

  • @texashighered9539
    @texashighered9539 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This song cemented fela as an unapologetic African man.

  • @nanawav
    @nanawav ปีที่แล้ว +22

    A song made in the 70’s still attacking issues of today. What a legend RIP Fela Kuti

  • @nmg1909
    @nmg1909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Growing up in the city of Lagos in the 90s, I always wondered at the mind this departed legend had that he could withstand soldiers' harassment, oppression, and torture just because of singing. He is indeed a prophet who foretells present-day conditions. African isn't yet free.

  • @Mizzlenum
    @Mizzlenum ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Greetings... a Guatemalan native here. I had the blessing of finding his music in 1996 and 25+ years later this music sounds even better after many years more under my belt.

  • @CFR429
    @CFR429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I am from Bosnia, who cares, it is 2020. who cares. Do I feel this? Yes! That’s why I am here.

  • @lachaineiedesppartners3799
    @lachaineiedesppartners3799 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My father died in 2013 and i found a DC of Fela. After listening, i understand now why my father was a fan . Great music, great artist

  • @mauricebanjoko5243
    @mauricebanjoko5243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    !!!Tony Allen!!!..."your heart still beats in Heaven as your drumbeats still heats up our haven"...love eternal...Tony Allen 12/08/40 - 30/04/20

  • @WeinerMazire-yt1tm
    @WeinerMazire-yt1tm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Shout out to those still listening to Fela in 2023

    • @mack8488
      @mack8488 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Right here with you...🙂

    • @JoseHorta-iz1jh
      @JoseHorta-iz1jh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      2024 ingolstadt Deutschland.

    • @user-nj9ry5ni1h
      @user-nj9ry5ni1h 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      2024

    • @abimbolaidowu9532
      @abimbolaidowu9532 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank 💯💯💯💯🔥💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🔥2024

    • @deepee4733
      @deepee4733 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let's H2O 🎉❤😂😅😊😊😮🎉

  • @ntokozomthiyane2432
    @ntokozomthiyane2432 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    All the way from South Africa, KZN rural. I was introduced to Fela's music by a Zimbabwean friend of mine. Nigeria 🇳🇬 you should be proud, this man inspired a generation. Shout out to the legendary 🙌🏿 🙏🏿 👊🏿💪🏿

  • @mathongomakhiwane204
    @mathongomakhiwane204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I cant believe all my life I've been missing out on such BRILLIANT music. Better late than never

    • @FERESE
      @FERESE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You should watch his documentary that Jay zee put together on Netflix

    • @LillyAugusta
      @LillyAugusta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shame on you! Cheers! ;)

  • @d00gun
    @d00gun 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This world needs more Fela's! Greetings from Germany and Turkey!

  • @tibari8922
    @tibari8922 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've heard fela's lady for the first time in spring 1977. I was "bewitched" by its rhythm. I'm now 65 years old, and I listen to it usualy, especially the l'on version.

  • @aboveandbeyondfamily
    @aboveandbeyondfamily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Missing my dad who died 20 years ago, this was the music he loved and played in our home!

    • @mayo4real
      @mayo4real 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      May his soul Rest in Peace. Make him proud by doing what he expected of you cos our actions, based on the expectations of the deceased, are the only way we can honour them. Good luck sis.

    • @damikoyi3636
      @damikoyi3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here

  • @cedricsteele7350
    @cedricsteele7350 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    True artistic genius.
    He really was the real deal.
    This music will live on forever because it has meaning and feeling in its DNA.
    Brilliant stuff.

  • @RichardRivoire
    @RichardRivoire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    i saw him in amsterdam in the 80s i paid my respect on his tumb in Lagos in the 90s i am crying listening to him in paris in October 2018 he make me fight against injustice in Ghana and the whole world where the word INJUSTICE means something in the 80s,90s and 20s i never tell the finish RIP MR.FELA

  • @ramlaramadhan8235
    @ramlaramadhan8235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Haaa seventies Africa was legendary Fela kuti. Manu dibango, Salif Keita Dr Nico kasanda Victor Olaiya, Osibisa, grand kalle, Hugh Masekela, Franco luambo, Miriam Makeba, Tabuley Rochereau, Africando, The list goes one. Timeless classics, organic at best ❤️❤️🎶👍🏿let's celebrate our legends

  • @margaretedet2931
    @margaretedet2931 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is Fela music, that l felt in love with my husband and Nigeria food. Today l still do. Thank you Fela for your music.

  • @abbiuda
    @abbiuda หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪 I love Fela's work, he was gifted.

  • @sammathenge630
    @sammathenge630 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fela was simply brilliant, a master musician, and messenger, activist, his message is so relevant today...much love from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @kogokorhymes
    @kogokorhymes ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a kid, I used to find his music so boring. Until I grew up to understand the LYRICS. I love Fela Kuti. He's still I and my uncle's favorite 🖤🖤🖤

  • @johnstone7579
    @johnstone7579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Death is at its weakest when faced with this level of spiritual greatness, because Fela continues to live and inspire. Fela is us.

  • @joycenomanyo2223
    @joycenomanyo2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For me, this is freedom fighter who should be listened to forever.

  • @ericmontford6521
    @ericmontford6521 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The Godfather of AFROBEATS!!💪🏾💪🏾

    • @LillyAugusta
      @LillyAugusta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The King ;) Cheers!

    • @blacknproud8079
      @blacknproud8079 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @Jay-iu4st
      @Jay-iu4st 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      *Afrobeat

  • @GeorgioBD
    @GeorgioBD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Cameroonian here all the way from Dallas-USA.... can't get enough of this. OMG this is REAL music that makes 14 minutes feel like 4 minutes. Long Live the F.R. of Nigeria !!!

    • @demultiplexeur2
      @demultiplexeur2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Orthographe please.

    • @amorislaetitia708
      @amorislaetitia708 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cameroonian too love his music since im 9 yes,🤭

    • @rogerfotso1789
      @rogerfotso1789 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Completely agree with you boy

  • @ArtyFactual_Intelligence
    @ArtyFactual_Intelligence ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fela was blessed with great drummers, great bass players, great women backers....but we are all blessed by him.

  • @SunguraCentral
    @SunguraCentral 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Respect to an African King! Love and light from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 to Naija, Africa and the world.

  • @user-xp6pz4nt3h
    @user-xp6pz4nt3h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My dad was a lover of Fela music..Rip Dad 😢😢

  • @evbosarujoshua9583
    @evbosarujoshua9583 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Melodies in sounds 🥁🪘🎸 🎷 🎺

  • @xsamurai8206
    @xsamurai8206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    This song has me so emotional because I can imagine during his time with so much British influence how African women would have tried acting white and how Africans in general look down on their culture till today. I’m glad he spoke against it

    • @jotey5129
      @jotey5129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You couldn't have said it better. He wouldn't be Fela if he didn't say something about it.

    • @clementchachuwatanko5686
      @clementchachuwatanko5686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You right King we have lost every thing from our Culture to our Woman and every thing just because of hardship and our so Call Bad leaders

    • @sherwoodguernsey402
      @sherwoodguernsey402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You are blasting yourself, you dey bleach. Yellow fever, listen to that one.

    • @majcapist5037
      @majcapist5037 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sherwoodguernsey402 shut your fuck up

    • @idongCodes
      @idongCodes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sherwoodguernsey402 ewo

  • @rutendochabururuka4405
    @rutendochabururuka4405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I cannot believe this track! I was born in 1980 and this song was done in 1972 some 47 years ago and still rocks! This Fela Kuti song is the torch bearer of Afro jazz. Beautiful song eternally in our ears

    • @timmccarthy3034
      @timmccarthy3034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      glad you have such good taste in music, my Brother....Fella was a musical genius beyond all.... he was so far ahead of everyone else...only now, the world is beginning to catch up t o him...

    • @crankybear1236
      @crankybear1236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was born in 1989 and I love this song! It's literally perfect.

    • @grayaudville2391
      @grayaudville2391 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was in the Bahamas in January 1969 & i bought this albumn(12 inch disc) then at a music shop in Abaco,together with several others.Mano Do bango,Hugh Masekela & other African musicians was 28 then I'm almost 82 now, & still can enjoy this music today.

    • @demultiplexeur2
      @demultiplexeur2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enlève ta cravate de président avant de parler de musique stp!!!

    • @alainmbonga9253
      @alainmbonga9253 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good, brother...

  • @henribertrandobamaobama8456
    @henribertrandobamaobama8456 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The One and only One no doubt about it, being from Cameroon!
    Long live Fela....

  • @alfredbeya6725
    @alfredbeya6725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I just discovered his music 3 days ago. I'm about to go on a journey

  • @dr.lanreegbeyemi74
    @dr.lanreegbeyemi74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Growing up In Nigeria as a Teenager I listened to Fela with My Older Brothers, Now in my 50's I am still enjoying the songs and my Teenage Son has discovered it. I can see his children enjoying it one day. Truly everlasting.

  • @guyaubertbona2807
    @guyaubertbona2807 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am Cameroonian i like Fela Kuti this beautiful song

  • @martindeclomboyong6435
    @martindeclomboyong6435 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fela,Manu,Okousun,Dr Nico,Louga,que sais-je encore.On ne peut pas les nombres,ces sommités africaines de la musîque.Il faut simplement dire : Merci Seigneur de nous avoir donne de si bonnes choses.

  • @busivideos
    @busivideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Fela was so powerful, they couldn't contain him. His music spoke to the oppressed, inspired and the awakened. l love Fela and his music!

    • @mrthusi9207
      @mrthusi9207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not was...Is. fela is Alive

  • @VincentAmanorBoadu
    @VincentAmanorBoadu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fela was an innovator, a beautiful mind with a horn or a keyboard. The rest is all noise. Lady tells a beautiful story about the importance of what is in a name. I recently greeted a woman - I mean a lady - in Nigeria as M'am, and she immediately retorted that "Who is m'am?" I remembered Fela and smiled.

  • @ogooeze8888
    @ogooeze8888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a lady , with a dose of an African woman Mr. Fela…
    Rest in peace great one..

  • @business-clinicafrica
    @business-clinicafrica 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fela is just more than a legend truly.

  • @mariustoko5197
    @mariustoko5197 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As a cameroonian, nigerian musicians are great! But Fela is the one..Still wonder on his Skills, and how Nigeria government wont do something for his memories and give some value to the Shrine!! Go Slow as he sang! Even Macron recognize whether not in public am sure he do listen Fela's magic home... Fela Anikulapo was a Genius!! Baba Legend!

    • @clementchachuwatanko5686
      @clementchachuwatanko5686 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pa we dont give a dam we waiting still White People come and tells us to do it how sad it Sound look cameroon our Country it is nothing but now poor in a rich courty Paul biya is Killing and his Evil People Killing cameroonais i think Paul biya is not a cameroonais because you cant kill your own house so have a nice day King

    • @ndombisimon6401
      @ndombisimon6401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clementchachuwatanko5686 animals

    • @akadike6190
      @akadike6190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nigeria is a dreams killer

  • @Keithlfpieterse
    @Keithlfpieterse ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU!!! I am most grateful for this upload having loved it from the moment I heard it in Amsterdan at a FELA concert in Paradiso as a South African exile in the 80's!!! MANY THANKS!

  • @metalhead4800
    @metalhead4800 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This album ,SHAKARA" was how the love of Afro Beat started.

    • @evek2572
      @evek2572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pioneer of Afro beats

  • @michaelotieno100
    @michaelotieno100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Listening from Nairobi. Fela Kuti was way ahead of his time....ageless music.

  • @lugwetunje3896
    @lugwetunje3896 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Am from Kenya East Africa I remember my brother used to sing this song,I liked the English

  • @humukareem3967
    @humukareem3967 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great musician. Rest In Perfect Peace Fella. We miss you. Sierra Leone and USA.

  • @6paradox
    @6paradox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where I live, in BCN, we still must have so much to do... It is a shame. Almost 50 years of Franco it is the reason. Bless you!

  • @lemmuelodjay1765
    @lemmuelodjay1765 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    That tenor saxophone solo by the late Ugo Chico Okwechime was a banger

  • @nasserelhaqnsarellah6938
    @nasserelhaqnsarellah6938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song came out when i was 20. I am 65. Lucky il found it. Great song.

  • @user-hr4zi2er4j
    @user-hr4zi2er4j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Absolutely brilliant...still a masterpiece in 2023

  • @ndubanamoonde2261
    @ndubanamoonde2261 7 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    fela was ahead of his time and thats why Nigerian politicians, military and police could not understand him. First heard this song 1979 kitwe chimwemwe Zambia. still playing it in 2017. love sound of those elephants (trumpets).

    • @melkitante8180
      @melkitante8180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nduba Namoonde To be honest my brother it is everywhere in Africa when u r ahead of politicians army government they tend to kill you

    • @osabuoheinogbebor9563
      @osabuoheinogbebor9563 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      could not understand ? they understood him quite well and that's the reason they kept attacking him. he constantly exposed them and said the things others were scared to say !

    • @blooberization
      @blooberization 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly. No one can beat the system, except through enlightenment, expression and music. Fela was a real man, of likes we see very few of these days, but he chose to fight the entire system which this world is sadly based on. Ignore the idiots, laugh at them even when they steal all your food.

    • @timmccarthy3034
      @timmccarthy3034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@osabuoheinogbebor9563 so true, The army beat him up bad, broke all his musical instruments, and thew his own mom off a rooftop, because he spoke out against them...they understood his message VERY CLEARLY.....that is why they almost killed him...

    • @crankybear1236
      @crankybear1236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@melkitante8180 It's everywhere in the world!

  • @danielaloba001
    @danielaloba001 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Masterpiece from a wonderful soul ever graced the African scene!!!

  • @tsakie88
    @tsakie88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is what we call music

    • @eniaofe9853
      @eniaofe9853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank u. Impossible to copy nor replicate.

  • @VCT3333
    @VCT3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So many great, fantastic songs. And it's great that his sons Femi and Seun are carrying on the tradition. This, Zombie, Coffin for Head of State, ITT, Gentleman ..... My god what a Force!!!
    My life has been blessed for having had a chance to listen to him. God bless you, Fela.

  • @LimKaamen
    @LimKaamen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Fela Kuti - Lady Lyrics
    If you call am woman
    African woman no go 'gree
    She go say, she go say, "I be lady, oh"
    She go say, "I be lady, oh"
    She go say, "I be lady"
    She go say, "I no be woman"
    She go say, "Market woman na woman"
    She go say, "I be lady"
    I want tell you about lady
    I want tell you about lady
    I want tell you about lady
    She go say him equal to man
    She go say him get power like man
    She go say anything man do himself fit do
    I never tell you finish
    I never tell you finish
    I never tell you finish
    I never tell you finish
    I never tell you
    She go want take cigar before anybody
    She go want make you open door for am
    She go want make man wash plate
    For am, for kitchen
    She want salute man
    She go, sit down for chair
    She want salute man
    She go, sit down for chair
    She want sit down
    For table before anybody
    She want sit down
    For table before anybody
    She want a piece of meat
    Before anybody
    She want a piece of meat
    Before anybody
    Call am for dance
    She go dance lady dance
    Call am for dance
    She go dance lady dance
    African woman go dance
    She go dance the fire dance
    African woman go dance
    She go dance the fire dance
    She know him man na master
    She go cook for am
    She go do anything he say
    But lady, no be so
    But lady, no be so
    But lady, no be so
    But lady, no be so
    Lady na master
    Lady na master

  • @ochiengatanda8574
    @ochiengatanda8574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying every bit of this"fela's' tunes

  • @josephinempundu4205
    @josephinempundu4205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This song titled Lady brings back fond memories way back in1978 when i was in high school. This song was the opening song at our variety show and the girls and boys dressed in african atire streamed into the school hall dancing. I fell in love with this song and it would play in our household. We even nicknamed my young sister Lady as she danced to it very well. Love Fela.

    • @oseisiribuor7870
      @oseisiribuor7870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was in my senior year in 1978 and you're right Fela was very popular among teenagers then, and the track was released in 1973 when I was a freshman. It stayed at the top of the Afrobeat songs chart since its inception, and it still swinging today

  • @beehap-pee6566
    @beehap-pee6566 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When i was a teenager, i used to party hard off of this in Kenya night clubs (1900 & the garden) in 1975 and i still love this jam. U GO SAY I B LADY O

    • @antonynjogu8283
      @antonynjogu8283 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nairobi '70's Club 1900, Arcedia, garden

  • @vanobeyi
    @vanobeyi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best of all generation. Mrs KUTI be blessed for the legacy 🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

  • @edwardgrant8815
    @edwardgrant8815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How can these Nigerian presidents be so cruel to felakuti who exposed the wrong things they did. Even to the extent of neutralizing his mother. Thunder fire on their souls.

  • @MrAfp20400
    @MrAfp20400 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Great music never goes stale. Like old wine, the older it gets, the sweeter!

    • @timmccarthy3034
      @timmccarthy3034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ahhh true my Brother....the BEST ....will always be the BEST....all through the ages of time....

  • @lema4290
    @lema4290 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    August 2022 who's still jamming to this masterpiece 💃🕺..Long live Fela Kuti 🕯️🕊️💜

  • @julienviallard7808
    @julienviallard7808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    One of the most beautiful song ever done.
    Fela transcends into the trusthfullness of his lyrics.
    Réal trip to our higher consciouness.

  • @rodriech
    @rodriech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2021 December 20 1845 Hours Zimbabwe..who is still with Fela here???

  • @daviddavidson8050
    @daviddavidson8050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hello. I 1st started getting hip to Mr. Fela through my dear sister from California. At 1st I was shocked by his lyrics and musical style. But as I got listening I began to get more and more out of what he's still saying today through his musical works and activism and through that of Mr. Fela, Jr's. musical works and activism. I wish all here and in Fela Kuti Music World well. ✌💖

  • @kingsleyizamosa2499
    @kingsleyizamosa2499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Fela philosophy could have made Africa world power, best in any productive, he's a winner right from birth. Music inspiring the death soul to live again. I Love you kuti

  • @blacknproud8079
    @blacknproud8079 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    fella lives on!!! continue to rest in power, my hero!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @harrisonmsukwa647
    @harrisonmsukwa647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Spirit of afrobeat will transcend generations

  • @erictalkington5674
    @erictalkington5674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Whoever puts all of this information on the screen during the Fela tracks, thank you. There is a ton of very interesting info on these videos. You do a great job. I've learned quite a bit about Fela that I didn't already know.

  • @patriceanjenu1731
    @patriceanjenu1731 6 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    It is so sad that Africans and Nigerians especially do not recognise their Legends and Heros. But we are proud to erect statues of Foreigners and name our important streets after them. While Fela is still not even given the status that befits him. Fela is still the best ambassador to have come out of Nigeria. The Nigerian youths have not forgotten and will never forget you Baba Fela Anikulapo ransomkuti because you still are a great source of inspiration and an Idol. You were there for the oppressed and down troden, that is still going on today in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. One day, we will name our best after you. Continue to rest in peace.

    • @nz3archuv234
      @nz3archuv234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WELL SAID... THX!!!

    • @eniaofe9853
      @eniaofe9853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U talk correct!!!

    • @mecuroy
      @mecuroy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nigeria is not a "nation" and therefore it is impossible to acknowledge heroes. Sorry

    • @osazuwaogbeide1540
      @osazuwaogbeide1540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      fela has a museum shrine and his sons are keeping the legacy alive seun kuti is reincarnation of fela politically and social justice wise

    • @lenardbarzey2788
      @lenardbarzey2788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      First of all, get your wording right. Nigeria is in Afreeka and not separate, One Alkebuland-Afreeka continent, with 54 countries... Thanks

  • @urbansproutfarms
    @urbansproutfarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daily dose of Fela! 2022

  • @indrajeetghosh6442
    @indrajeetghosh6442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The Black President is right up there with any great who created superb music....love you Fela

  • @musakuria4679
    @musakuria4679 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fela Kuti was an African artist immensed in his passion & a bravado who spoke his mind.
    RIP Fela.

  • @wakapiwa3
    @wakapiwa3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2022 still going strong...one needs to play Felas music on a long journey.....it makes it much shorter weather flying from West Africa to Europe or USA jkkkkkkk

  • @ronk99
    @ronk99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    McCartney 3 2 1 introduced me to Fela. Amazed to discover this now in 2021! Music is the best 🙌

  • @augustamarsh9314
    @augustamarsh9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love Fela's music growing up in Liberia until now .The music lives on Africa will never die..

  • @MsNini-sw2jn
    @MsNini-sw2jn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    This entire album stayed on rotation in my home growing up in the 70s and is still on heavy rotation of my daughter, nephews and nieces in my home today. Yeah Yeah!!

  • @paisleyprincess7996
    @paisleyprincess7996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I used to date an Igbo dude who LOVED Fela. He introduced me to him. Thank god for that guy...

  • @tonyyayo9403
    @tonyyayo9403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dude is too much. May his soul rest in aljenna

  • @danjumaahmadu3806
    @danjumaahmadu3806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    There can never be another FELA,let's celebrate this great iconic personality by subscribing and listening to his philosophical and satirical music that will outlive generations. His prophetic YABUS is what my country is experiencing now as a passing phase, I salute his vision

    • @eniaofe9853
      @eniaofe9853 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! There cannot be another Fela!!

  • @CoSu1006
    @CoSu1006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I get goose bumps whenever I listen to this song which is almost every day! Makes me proud to be an African American!

    • @egieoruyi7579
      @egieoruyi7579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But dude is nigerian ?

    • @CoSu1006
      @CoSu1006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@egieoruyi7579 Yes I know but I was referring to myself! My lineage is African!

    • @evelinesiewe7734
      @evelinesiewe7734 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CoSu1006 you should not mind them as african we are all brothers and sisters and we should build a better black world altogether

    • @Danielscottschiffer
      @Danielscottschiffer ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too ...listen to every week for years ....this is music and words of truth !

  • @conradsunkiojack7428
    @conradsunkiojack7428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    A fervent lesson in musical reproduction . Do not go to the studio or laboratory and jumble up some fabrication or concoction in a hurry . It would not last the test of time . Of course you have to have talent . Which is the first and paramount requisite for excellence in all branches of the arts . Since its release in 1973, when l was about 14 years old, l have been thrilled by this exilarating album, sides A and B . Now at 61 years of age, the effect still outstandingly revererberates all over my body and soul with a chilling shiver and great sensation. The sound and instrumental arrangement high in measure, sonorous rendition on the alto 🎷 solo by FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI himself, juicy rhythm guitar, and of course, deep bass, rounded up by tight percussion mix of african and standard 🥁 drum sets . Just irresistible to your feet . LADY .

    • @eniaofe9853
      @eniaofe9853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! No computer generated stuff. He is there cranking out those sounds just playing the instruments. This is y this music cannot be replicated nor sampled. It is just way too original.

    • @muritalasule4818
      @muritalasule4818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The alto sax solo was by a great saxophonist named IGO CHICO, Conrad Sunkiojack, man. Fela couldn't do that. His feelings on sax were like his aggressive opposition to oppression, very harsh, ear-grating stuff. Chico - Lord bless his departed soul - was the master of subtle melody on sax. Respect to Chico!

    • @boatenmma6845
      @boatenmma6845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Precisely!

  • @obinao.o5819
    @obinao.o5819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Since u left us no one could wear ur shoe, continue to rest the greatest icon of our time. The prophet.

  • @powlly5738
    @powlly5738 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP King of Afrobeat. 🛐✝️❤️🇿🇦🇳🇬

  • @MsNini-sw2jn
    @MsNini-sw2jn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    We still have this album at home. Had it since 1973. Love me some Fela!!

  • @TheStanojeGlavas
    @TheStanojeGlavas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Till this day I still haven't found the better musician...

    • @boatenmma6845
      @boatenmma6845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You r so right I keep looking and always get pulled right back to fela!

  • @rdgkmg2549
    @rdgkmg2549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remind when i was 5 Y.O. i use to sang this song everytime. It was in 90s. I was in Douala Cameroon. And now i Still listen in 2018 in PARIS. I love fella and Nigeria. I am happy that in Cameroon we have both frenchspoken and englispoken people. And i pray for all my country people who suffering in north West and south ouest Cameroon. God please have a mercy.