Fela Kuti, born as Olufela Ransome Kuti was a Nigerian music maestro and the pioneer of Afrobeat. "Faces of Africa" brings you the story of one of Africa's music legends and his influence through music.
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@antonellocastro28855 жыл бұрын
Just 62k view, nigerians don't like the truth. A legend like fela should have 20 million viewers
@omooboteman63915 жыл бұрын
To be honest, Fela is almost everything to Nigerians.. I was privileged to live a few doors away from his house.. I Salute Him
@jaibanks71514 жыл бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I Agree totally. Even more views .but you Know our people we like to under look the Genius
@dikedaniel42013 жыл бұрын
Yes so true
@ayokidzzy63263 жыл бұрын
U know network.is still.an issue in Nigeria
@gidd3 жыл бұрын
Not just Nigerians but all africans should learn about thid
@justemeka5 жыл бұрын
I remember his burial very well. It was televised. Massive crowd. Lots of people crying. We lost a prophet.
@Inyang536 жыл бұрын
I grew up in his era. How ironic. The same people who nearly killed all of us are still there ruling Nigeria. We never learn.
@bashirlokogoma78635 жыл бұрын
Kokoete53 7)))
@bellsbellita51105 жыл бұрын
we never learn brother. it's so sad
@eddysimba68294 жыл бұрын
selected not elected
@comforttetteh66694 жыл бұрын
@@bashirlokogoma7863 tR say
@mayowa30komolafe134 жыл бұрын
Sad
@mbass7184 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about Fela the more I love him and respect everything he stood for. I've been listening to his music for 25+ years and happy to say I still listen to Fela all the time. He's inspired so many musicians and bands here in the U.S. it's amazing. I can't begin to say or truly know what goes on in Nigeria but it's sad to hear that nothing's changed. Praise the Lord for Fela...I don't think there's any other musician who was as big a rebel and activist as Fela was!! No one!! I am happy to say that Afrobeat music is so popular here in America.. It's really beautiful to see. In fact.. tomorrow night here in NY they have one of the annual Felabration concerts going on. It's been happening for quite awhile and it's always a night that's all about his music and the bands play for hours. They do talk about Fela and what he stood for..but it's definitely more about the music and celebrating his incredible afrobeat music that he originated! He's one musician that I so wish I could have seen just once. I got into his music about 4 years before he died..I don't know or can't remember if he played here in the few years before he died ..but man there's not too many musicians I wish I could have seen more than Fela! I've seen Femi and Seun a bunch of times and they're both great.. especially seeing Seun play with Egypt 80. I'd have to say I like seeing Seun more since he plays more Afrobeat than Femi now. One of the best Afrobeat bands out there if anyone is interested is an amazing Afrobeat band called Antibalas!!! Check them out if you're not familiar with them. As well as a newer band called Danaya band.. they're led by Aboubacar Dembele the bassist in the band. Such great music!!! Peace and blessings to everyone and especially Nigeria! May Fela's music and inspiration live on forever!! 🙏✌️🎵🎶
@inr24123 жыл бұрын
Learn about the government and what he fought for. His messages in his music is very important and relevant to what goes on in America (all over the world) as well. Especially relevant for 2020. Fela fought off dictators. They retaliated. He never backed down. When you realize the weight of his lyrics, you ought to cry in pain. Learn about all the dirty governments spread out across the world. If you appreciate Fela, learn what he meant. See what he wanted to show you.
@mbass7183 жыл бұрын
@@inr2412 Thank you. I learn more and more each time I listen to him and read up about him.
@gidd3 жыл бұрын
Fela has been nominated for induction into the rock and roll hall of fame we only have 10 more days until the voting stops
@mudiabubakar8503 Жыл бұрын
Well said. Nigeria miss Fela Kuti.
@mudiabubakar8503 Жыл бұрын
@@inr2412 Indeed!
@alexandergomes33175 жыл бұрын
The absolute best documentary on undoubtedly the single greatest African musician EVER!!!!!! It moved me to tears hearing him say "dey kill my mama with tears in his voice" R.I.P Sir!!!
@jaibanks71514 жыл бұрын
Same Emotion here!
@jaibanks71514 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@jaibanks71514 жыл бұрын
Thank you Again & Again!
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
And the killer is still walking and talking free in Nigeria. So sad!
@nmg1909 Жыл бұрын
@@godschild4615 This generation will show them to rot in hell. Enough of their nonsense.
@femiairboy946 жыл бұрын
Such a shame Nigeria is still the way it is today. It wont be like this for ever.
@afeez.awoyemi5 жыл бұрын
I've not been around for long, I think Nigeria's worse now. Sad!
@Boy_Gentle5 жыл бұрын
This was a real man, who played real music to dramatize real situations faced by the masses. He's voice is still loud and clear. It's a painful and disappointing to know that we Nigerians are still being ruled the the circle of leaders who had committed these atrocities against the masses
@brendalamb22013 жыл бұрын
Fela was a musical prophet. Once you listen to his music your mind is expanded 1o a deeper understanding of African history, particularly Nigerian history. Thank you Fela.
@PhenoMikally5 жыл бұрын
FELA will always be the BEST!!. She was a leader and musical genius. Nowadays it’s about the fame and 💴. From USA we love Fela
@platinijnr23925 жыл бұрын
12:45 " And blacks are mistreating blacks in Nigeria, what is the reason? That's worse" This man was meant to free Africa (Nigeria)
6 жыл бұрын
You cant break a spirit !
@siamrema4 жыл бұрын
Igweeeeeeeee
@breakthroughmoment16475 жыл бұрын
Fela was beautiful inside and out. His music was on another level. People like Kuti only come around once in a lifetime. He was a true musical genius and political activist; a true humanitarian and the ultimate alpha male. He was the real deal: an aristocrat of the highest caliber.
@mr.steelroots3356 жыл бұрын
LONG LIVE FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI
@shjakes4 жыл бұрын
First time I heard "Monday Morning In Lagos" I was brought to tears during Fela's keyboard solo. This song captures the tears and long suffering of so many... Corrupt Politicians, Priests, Pastors & Police have the masses spellbound...and so the nonsense continues.
@trustgod23555 жыл бұрын
Fela family needs apology from Nigeria Government
@blessmelord22595 жыл бұрын
We will surelly do sowore knows wat to do
@alhassangangu43575 жыл бұрын
Endris Obasogie I think the wording should be the Nigerian government owes Fela's family an apology
@sonofra97525 жыл бұрын
Fela, Ken Sarowiwa, ADOS, Biafra, the SouthSouth, Chibok girls... Nigeria has a lot of apologizing and restitution to do. All these things that have been done and are still been done with impunity will be shameful to the people of the future.
@sonofra97525 жыл бұрын
@temmydizzle Fair enough!
@hfljr37655 жыл бұрын
Also the Nigeria people owe felas family an apology
@francisigiebor18514 жыл бұрын
Nigeria government ought to officially apologize and compensate Fela Anikulakpo Kuti family. Fela was a legend, a maestro and freedom fighter who fought for all of us.
@naturallykaieteur Жыл бұрын
One of the true Freedom Fighter!!!! We need more Fela’s today !!! Questioning the narrative and challenging the establishment and power structure…..
@sotonyechukwu77864 жыл бұрын
Flea loved Nigeria but like what happens to citizens of many countries Nigeria hurt him. We were a young nation, most populous with over 360 ethnic groups. Though all nice people we had not yet come to see each other as one. Still we are traveling the road to unity and perhaps after all this time together we have a better understanding of outside influence and what it means to be out of many one nation. The Kuti family amongst many others made a great contribution to Nigeria as a nation. Not only Fella but his mother and two brothers. Viva Nigeria, viva Africa!!!
@djronz54464 жыл бұрын
Just heard where burna Boy gets his lyrics, congratulations on femi for carrying the legacy too
@eddieokojie54254 жыл бұрын
Fela. Original name. Original ideas. Original music. A great man. Never to be forgotten!
@fgufjcffdhd57554 жыл бұрын
There will never be anybody like fela in Nigeria and the world. He was brave, fearless, truthful and passionate about the development of his country.
@fgufjcffdhd57554 жыл бұрын
May his soul continue to rest in peace
@kingsofafrika97105 жыл бұрын
The Spirit still lives 🇿🇲💟👏👏💔💔🇿🇲💟💪 Be Strong Afrika
@worldcitizen84054 жыл бұрын
A great Nigerian, I am very proud of what he stands for, justice for all. Not just for his Yoruba people, but for all the deprived people in Nigeria, disfranchises by the corrupt elites. Emulate him people...
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
Let us emulate him would be the right statement
@bobocamewegokokinovadonesh66274 жыл бұрын
We the younger generation love our ancestor Fela. We will never led him down 2020 is the year of awakening. Thanks Africa and thanks to all that gave their life for our existence.
@louisotieno47124 жыл бұрын
Very well put
@fede_eneji_tv5 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine and Obasanjo is still alive the good one always leave us
@jaibanks71514 жыл бұрын
Always!
@ezechukwudikelvin4 жыл бұрын
Yes, prob'ly 'coz he's waiting to die shamefully worst.
@emmanuelologbeseawolowo9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. My warm recognition to the three wise men. I emphatize with Fela over the loose of the woman, who gave him the shoulder to fly, his mum. Fela's Mothers influence over him, really helped his career and life. She, gave Fela all the supports, he needed to succeed on his beliefs. As, it is known with all Philosophers like my dad Baba Awolowo, Baba Abraham Adesanya, Baba Herbert Ogunde, Baba Fasoranti, OBJ, Malcom X, Bob Marley and many other Philosophers whom their words still retorates in our present world, he was highly controversial. He was a pure Pan Africanist. I appreciate Dede and several others, including Femi who has not allowed his legacy to die.
@Ontheshoulders15 жыл бұрын
Fela was the man ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
@cecilerichards21303 жыл бұрын
I was growing up with this music in cameroun I'm France spiking but I was dancing all the time. Now all my friends and children love this still of music. I remember at our college we used to dance every time love fella Ramson Anikula Kuti amen
@akinleyeolayinkahola51095 жыл бұрын
I better worship Fela than worshipping stupid Pastors, Fela is a Prophet.May your Soul Rest in peace ✌️.
@kitkat75235 жыл бұрын
I saw amazing full length documentary about Fela shown on Australian TV 2 years ago.
@yusufsaheedadewale77513 жыл бұрын
Oh really, that shows how great and popular this man was
@mrOga5 жыл бұрын
After watching this, have remembered how people have recently voted for Buhari!!!!! Morever 2 terms, Have learnt that africans a soo forgetfull and unworthy to sacrifise your life fighting for their rights.
@inr24123 жыл бұрын
Was Buhari democratically put in power by vote or was it by violent coup?
@machala80713 жыл бұрын
Read animal farm Tells exactly what happens in real life
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
@@inr2412 He's talking about 2015 and 2020. He was definitely voted for in 2015 when he merged with Tinubu's party to become APC and they promised us change with heaven on earth but instead continue to give us sorrow, tears and blood. Yorubas are responsible for our plight in Nigeria, tribalism will not allow them to see bad people just because Tinubu belong to their tribe, they voted a war criminal into power. They have started again in 2022. Sit don look sebi na dog name. Let's all be stuck in another man's land. We're all in it together now
@NycBeauty4 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was in London. My ex-boyfriend friend play FELA’s music. I fell In LUV immediately. When I returned to NYC, I purchased all of his CD’s. Sadly, not much changed in Nigeria. I know , because I have a friend that live in Nigeria. Also, I watch and read the Nigerian news. The narrator forgot to mention FELA was influenced by African American music.
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
How? Which African American music inspired him, please can you name them because prior to Afrobeat, the only music played in Nigeria was highlife by musicians like Ebenezer Obe, Sunny Ade, Oliver de Coke etc. If you even say his music was influence by Caribbean music I can agree but African American? No my dear, Fela founded Afrobeat, he studied classical music in London instead of medicine that he was supposed to study. When he returned to Nigeria he was playing jazz but his mum advised him to make the kind of music that people will love to hear so he travelled to Ghana where he did some research on highlife which originated from Ghana but he didn't like highlife so he started cooking up something of his own, yes he may have gotten inspiration here and there like maybe from jazz music played in America, but afrobeat was originally created by him and in all my years of listening to African American musicians, I'm yet to hear anything that sound like afrobeat, common! Please go watch a more detailed story about him on African Biographies KZfaq channel or the part 1 on this channel where she narrated how he started
@NycBeauty Жыл бұрын
@@godschild4615 I also have this book. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN AFRICAN MUSICAL ICON , BY MICHAEL E. VEAL
@vivoverah606729 күн бұрын
Fela was a prophet, and clearly he is in a different category with present day musicians....Fela lives on, no replacement
@rwenji224 жыл бұрын
Very good production and well narrated by my daughter Mumbi. It’s very chilling to hear that Obasanjo himself was in the compound when Fela’s mother was thrown out of a window. Long live the spirit of Fela Kuti!
@owenjames17355 жыл бұрын
Im from Jamaica this sounds like what Peter Tosh went through in Jamaica.
@Boy_Gentle5 жыл бұрын
Peter went to visit Fela when he was in Nigeria, but was told that Fela was sleeping. The young man whom Peter met didn't know who Peter was; so he didn't make adequate effort to wake Fela. Peter would die shortly after this event. I really wished they had met; because they went through the same police brutality by the shitstem. Maybe they would have done a show together; a show that would have led to the revolt against the crime ministers who have continuously downpressed the people. They both had the overstanding that the politricians where not attentive to the issues they are pertaining to the people
@louisotieno47124 жыл бұрын
Spot On. Duel Radicals.. Fuck this shit...which year was THIS??
@qadobob57834 жыл бұрын
Of course Peter and fela are really similary and were fighting for the causes .two big stars
@gyamfia1194 жыл бұрын
Love live Fella Kuti!! Such an incredible talented great man. I have listened to his songs before, but first time hearing his life history!!
@sambukky81755 жыл бұрын
Fearless man... Your spirit lives on...
@obrianfelix4 жыл бұрын
His music lives on indeed 2020...
@adamuseidu47865 жыл бұрын
Fela was a great man
@rocklandrockland26804 жыл бұрын
A great man! The things he fought against are still plaguing our Society today! May his good works never be in vain.
@altheblessed6782 жыл бұрын
A legend, a great storyteller, poet, freedom fighter, may he RIP.
@debytesbob13295 жыл бұрын
I see where Burna boy gets his lyrical inspiration.
@fede_eneji_tv5 жыл бұрын
Debytes BOB me too now I understand
@louisotieno47124 жыл бұрын
Very Good
@jaibanks71514 жыл бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽! Most African/ Nigeria Artist all copy or mimics Fela! #Facts
@ellaonyetube48215 жыл бұрын
I really love fela,he lives on !
@PhemyWilliams3 жыл бұрын
Nuff nuff raspect to Fela Kuti! The Brother was a TRUE revolutionary!!!
@FatherTime104 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the era of baba kuti. Many had different names for him. To sum him up (that's hard as he was a strange creature), he was a man with balls of steel.
@abiodunobe2 ай бұрын
I was there @ Gbemisola street to give my last respect at his burial. Then my chambers was on the adjoining street , Ladipo kasumu str. MAY HIS WONDERFUL SPIRIT LIVE ON
@oyinnicolas91333 жыл бұрын
All what he says are still happening. ... God bless His soul...
@kingsleyozigbu16095 жыл бұрын
Fela de prophet .. all he said has happened in our time
@kadaurathaddeus30592 жыл бұрын
*FELA NEVER DIE*...till today, he lives on, for his messages and songs was *PAN AFRICAN GOSPEL*
@ebenezermadu49675 жыл бұрын
I see the inspiration for Burna's Ye track
@louisotieno47124 жыл бұрын
Which Fela song is that?
@kemzykila4 жыл бұрын
LOUIS OTIENO 21:10
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
@@louisotieno4712 Sorrow, tears and blood
@muhammadnawaz5039 Жыл бұрын
Fela Kuti is the greatest president Nigeria never had.
@chalwem4 жыл бұрын
A good summary of a worthy African musician
@omotayoadejarekehinde35245 жыл бұрын
No one like him, fela baba 70 R.I.P.🙏🙏🙏🙏
@josephe16032 жыл бұрын
This is the real father and founder of Afrobeat and Afrobeat s
@wavieoneal-kawolo89346 жыл бұрын
Knowledge
@kristydevi31925 жыл бұрын
What bravery #FelaKuti upheld and I admire his courage and the #afrobeat movement he created. I really appreciate learning the roots of #afrobeats and although the theme of this genre differs from its pioneer, give the artists time to discover new themes.✊🎼🎶🔊🌍jamaica #reggae #ukreggae #reprezentradio #bbcradio1x #bbcradio1 #afrobeatsuk #afroboss #rootsreggae #dubjamaica #miamidub #dubwise #lovereggae #lovedub #dubheaven
@chembaobyero46516 жыл бұрын
crazy when some of the kenyan artists talk about the felas views on love songs and the same artists are very active on the love songs scene fela kuti is way beyond what has been captured here
@louisotieno47124 жыл бұрын
Mafala sana
@STILLHATARI6 жыл бұрын
True Afrikan Sauce
@amazinggrace21174 жыл бұрын
We suffer and SMILE
@ibrahimabdulsamad96414 жыл бұрын
Nothing turns me on more than when you ask an artist to explain something, you will hear some angles you have never taught about
@mikeabe-moh68425 жыл бұрын
FELA was an enigma.
@freeyourmind87525 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't describe him as such. He is understood by those whose minds are enlightened.
@louisotieno47124 жыл бұрын
One can never kill a Spirit... Fela Lives on
@sifisosithole76564 жыл бұрын
Though long departed Fela is still my love when it comes to African artist music. He is missed BIG TIME! May His Soul Continue To Rest In Peace 🕯⚘
@victorrexosarodion90403 жыл бұрын
There will never be none like Fela!!!
@ademola58034 жыл бұрын
Here we are many years later. Fela is still right.
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
That's because everyone that can effect change has become too materialistic - the press, journalists, actors and actresses and current musicians. Fela was all about the social reform and change
@MrMaragwa4 жыл бұрын
True legend...so emotional watching this
@mazionyeogaziri76596 жыл бұрын
Great man
@ahmedbashir30863 жыл бұрын
I can't really measure my love for Dela right now. Still reckoning with you in 2020. Rest on legend!
@rocker64114 жыл бұрын
El Presidente Negro!! Fela Kuti mis respetos desde Cartagena,Colombia Sur America!
@passmetheaux10184 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ephraemebelegeorge8253 жыл бұрын
I love Fela for one thing he stand for Truth. But i this like is life style.
@nanappiah4 жыл бұрын
Great African liberators dont last. Fela the legend
@elisapelio90326 жыл бұрын
Baba still dey alive ... All he said is what we face in 9ija
@blessmelord22595 жыл бұрын
Still arround to impose the worst president on us we are aweked today sowore is here to open our eyes
@paulasige3455 жыл бұрын
You can fool the people some of the time. but you can not fool all the people all the time. the only problem in Nigeria it seems most of the people are being fooled. the hearts of Nigerians need too get back in touch with Fela Kuti message. Now You See The Light.
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
It's the same in Jamaica where he sang the song
@davidibrahim30563 жыл бұрын
Almost cried when that woman raised her hands infront of fella's grave.
@godiemusoliwa13322 жыл бұрын
The spirit of Fela will out live the spirit of Obasanjo even though Obasanjo lived many more years after Fela, the world will remember Fela many many years to come that is true revolutionary.
@godschild46152 жыл бұрын
Amen to that. He would be remembered for the good and truth he stood for, while the other would be remembered for all the evil he committed
@blessedbae15746 жыл бұрын
Obasanjo's a terrible man.
6 жыл бұрын
Blessed Bae a very wicked man
@diplomacyattitude20776 жыл бұрын
Blessed Bae obasanjo is a really selfish man
@blessedbae15746 жыл бұрын
Yep Negusfirst, he ll 4ever pay 4 all d atrocities n commotions he'd caused d Black Nations n Nigeria as a whole.
@blessedbae15746 жыл бұрын
Diplomacy Attitude., Completely Obasanjo ll never get away, sooner than later he'd pay d kind of pain he caused Fela Kuti's fams, d poor beautiful intelligent blessed Mother of Freedom Olufunmilayo Kuti n worse ld definitely b visited on him "Obasanjo" God ll surely pay him in his own coin where there ld b no 1 to console him.
@blessmelord22595 жыл бұрын
We are taking power away from them soon he shall pay in dis lifetime
@childofgod63526 жыл бұрын
Love you father
@dreamville74234 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this piece
@danielsoluwaseunfunmiesekh35154 жыл бұрын
How i wish i was born during the time of baba fela...Abami Eda Lives on..
@jummy-cu2nr4 жыл бұрын
The spirit of our hero, our loving father shall goes on forever IMNJ amen 🙏🙏🙏
@obedxtoph30704 жыл бұрын
Fearless leader,a great heroe,.....
@user-dx3bn7ou9t Жыл бұрын
True talk
@olivergwam85414 жыл бұрын
RIP great one!
@abiodunobe2 ай бұрын
Good job CGTN . Any time
@philomenamendes88202 жыл бұрын
HE WAS A BORN PROPHET AND VERY RESPECTFUL HE WAS AN ANGEL. FOR THE BABA KE .
@betterpikintv5 жыл бұрын
Africa Legend The father of afrobeat Fela kuti
@reindav726 жыл бұрын
can someone see how Mbabiaku talk professional
@oladipoadeeko6255 жыл бұрын
I'm still shocked at your Eloquence. You really capture the reality of experience of who Fela was with your words and expression.
@maryosei44964 жыл бұрын
I love Fela song ooo much
@MrEdule3 жыл бұрын
This is 2020 we are still talking about same problem!! Only if he had his way to becoming the president Nigeria would have been the pride of black people all over the world!! #Endsars #Endpolicebrutality #Endbadgovernments
@nathanngumi84674 жыл бұрын
He was unique. Today the music is mostly feel-good.
@kwanenaboafo59254 жыл бұрын
Good musician fela, Very legend
@nchengeeyong88644 жыл бұрын
"Like Obasanjo and Abiola International tif tif" ahahahahaha What a courage Anikulapo
@adebayoogundare12393 жыл бұрын
ABAMI EDA !!!
@nmg1909 Жыл бұрын
Spiritualistic of Afrobeat begat materialistic of Afrobeats. He is a musical prophet.
@baba-festi5 жыл бұрын
16:49 I love thing....so emotional
@yusufsaheedadewale77513 жыл бұрын
Me too exactly like fela used to do on stage, burna boy do that too on stages in honour of baba Fela
@kingjahseh31455 жыл бұрын
Africa music today is a shame
@lifeofeldice45665 жыл бұрын
Burna Boy is the new Fela!!!!
@chudiksc4 жыл бұрын
Nobody can be fela. Nobody. He will try but never
@toluokunola1330 Жыл бұрын
U no Sabi weytin u dey talk . Burna never go prison
@svicbeatsilvercross62185 жыл бұрын
But this man already drop a message still Nigeria lean nothing. I will call Nigeria Alodo country the musicians are the worst today . I love this man how which he pass me your talents 😭