Well said. I have the same problem. Once I start on a Fela trip, it goes on and on. 30minute songs fly by like nothing. I am in awe of this mighty man.
I first heard this song on Radio 702 (South Africa). The presenter, Richard Mwamba gave a good background introduction on Fela Kuti Anikulapo, and I fell in love with this talented and social justice activist. So relevant, universal, and powerful are the lyrics in this song
I dedicate this track to everyone who came out on 20/10/20 to fight against injustice, corruption and bad leadership in Nigeria in general. And those who lost their lives in course of freedom in Nigeria, my heart goes out to their families and love ones.
The lyrics is just what happened in lekki on 20/10/2020 they killed and ran away leaving behind tears sorrow and blood as their regular trade mark # I love this song too much and I play it always # Rip Fela
For anyone familiar with the history of Nigeria, the imagery that the tune evokes comes easy. Fela conveys the pain and anxiety felt by average Nigerians and oppressed people everywhere
He's on the roots pantheon alongside his brother in struggle, Bob Marley. Dropping beats and laying down superb hooks, his word sound power is still resonating. He was a big figure. Hated by the powerful, loved by the people, he was Mandela w a horn. People need to wake up to him, especially in the USA. Total respects to his living memory.
we have been down with Fela since the late 1960s-70 remember we gave him black power books when he came to the USA massage to the black man black panther party, PanAfrican etc. Check out his interviews about his time in America. And lest set the record straight does not matter whether you are in Jamaica, Africa or anywhere on planet earth Jimi Hendrix is the Supreme Master GOAT
@@MRSZ5440jimmy hendrix are top legend in our world, when it come to goat status in melanin world, Tupac, MJ, bob Marley, Peter tosch, Fela Kuti, James brown, tony Allen, Miriam makeba are goats
The true son of mother Africa. My son, Olufela, I thank you as you never misrepresented me, your brothers, and sisters. I gave you the message in your sleep and you delivered the message through a medium that I, mother Africa so cherish and loved. My son, I wish you were alive to see the medium you created; the genie that you pioneered as now become world-recognized. Your grandchildren now use it to pass messages of love, and more to the world. Ose, omo mi. As you rest beneath me; be assured that your brothers shall get it right someday even though the pain I feel each day with the way I'm being treated is unbearable. Many of your brothers and sisters have derailed from the true Africanism and pan-Africanism that your older brothers envisioned. Don't let that disturb your sound sleep. I shall soon give birth to another generation that's likely to bring it to fruition. I hope my daughter your mother is resting well? Tell her, I sent my love, her mother, mother Africa. Your Mother, Mother Africa
Those in power would never allow such songs to be played on radio. Two things that would help drive change in Nigeria; 1. When Nigerian/African History is been taught in Primary & Secondary schools to all students. 2. Fela's song been played on radio. These two things would enlighten the younger generation & would drive them to do the needful.
After the massacre at Lekki Toll Gate yesterday 20/10/2020 I just had to come back here and drop a comment 'çause right now, it's sorrow tears and blood on the streets of Nigeria. Government-ordered killings on peaceful protesters. Oh, what a country!
@@helotemitope6746 Alright, I will indulge you. Let's say nobody died, according to you, right? Are we also going to say live rounds were not fired into the multitude of unarmed protesters? Or the army was not at the toll gate as well? They didn't shoot into the crowd as well? I would love to hear your own accurate news, since mine is fake.
First heard Fela in 96 my best friend had been working in Nigeria, he told me he had seen him live and brought back a copy of 2000 Black. That was it, I was hooked and I still am!
Omiz Fo Shiz i gerardo this in the 80s in Italy we player these amazing sono in Disco Clubs as Cosmic, you want to discover unheard music? Follow Cosmic Disco 👍
I have always loved Fela from my high school days in the seventies but years later 1985 to be exact I was driving home stuck in traffic and this song came on the radio, an unexpected delight as mainstream radio did not really play his music.....I had to pull over and surrender....was in tears by the end....this song still moves me same as Zombie, Gentleman chop and Quench, Carry me i want to die!
Awesome Anthony and loving your story on your experiences on Fela. I'm glad you found this channel and thank you for subscribing to the Fela UA-cam Channel. Take care and everybody say "Yeah Yeah"
What fela is talking about then is relevant to now. That's why I listen to him because his messages hit home. I'm glad to have subscribe to baba Africa.
This song makes me feel different and hits me hard.I my in a different world?.This is timeless. The spirit of shango and ogun lives on.I my the only one listening in 2023?
Fela Ransome Kuti Was A "Prophet" & A "Guru" - A Dedicated Messanger From The All-Mighty CREATOR, Using His Music To Prophess The Future For His Beloved Citizens of Nigeria & Africa-In-General...I Love & Enjoy All of His Music Especially These Song's: "Sorrow, Tears & Blood", "Beast of No-Nation", "Army Arrangement" & "Lady"... And I Also Have A Greater Respect For Fela Ransome Kuti..."May His Humble Soul Rest-In-Peace, Eternally", Amen! Amen!!, Amen!!!
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the original voice of the common man in Africa and beyond. His dexterity in music and life will continue to be a great legacy for the all freedom fighters and the unborn generation.
One of a kind, and some of the funkiest music I've ever heard... a true, living legend in his time... no one quite like him in the annals of pop/rock music... a complete outlier, not unlike Frank Zappa in that regard... that he got recognition beyond his obvious target audience. But if you're a drummer or guitarist or a composer.... how can you not be spellbound by this guy-----
I met Fela years ago, at the time I didn't know who he was, we sat and talked and his wives and children were also there. Now I realize I was in the company of a great man!
Fela Kuti great Historian. African youths should carefully listen to his lyrics. His philosophy was freedom from all oppressors. Sadly today we Africain youths are soo frightened that we prefer to die in océans and desert, instead to face our problems. Our Leaders Beasts of no nations only their selfish belle.
@NEUF MARS he dropped from medical school he wanted to read medicine like his brothers so dropped out and went to london music school he didn't dropped out there.
You are right I understand he came to the UK to study Law but returned to Nigeria with trumpet or saxophone in his hands on arrival at the airport surprise!
...erm, Fela's pan-Africanist mother was his biggest inspiration, @NiroB - and he sure as hell didn't go around hugging criminal politicians. It is clear Sandra overstated her role - but we all love *that* narrative, don't we? After all, Fela was African. Right?😉
Fala was one of the greatest of all time.wow!! What a pity we've lost all our great legend musicians both in ragga nd African traditional beat.. fala was not only a musician but also a prophet. respect to u legend fala.
Hey Janet, we are glad you enjoyed Sorrow Tears and Blood and thank you for subscribing to this Fela UA-cam channel. We really appreciate that, Yeah Yeah ^^
Dear brothers FELA is a very Good and Great Musicien that deserve from every Young musicien of nowadays BIG RESPECT. May his soul rest in Perfect peace always ! (WEBSTER SLOMINSKY )
People think anger is a bad emotion, no emotion is inherently bad. Used correctly, anger can be harnessed for positive change as long as it’s kept in balance
He was ahead of his time. I’m now just learning about things he talked about before I was born. Religious leaders told us not to listen to these kinds of songs-that they were immoral. That created a vacuum for today’s immoral songs to take hold. If you doubt me just listen to Nigerian songs today; they are all talking about women, money and lavish living; no positive content. If we had invested our minds on the music of Fela (and other positive musicians ) we would have been fully equipped to petition our leaders on issues pertaining to us; maybe we would have had better leaders after a revolution
+I! From Nowhere No worries i can understand what you mean no problem. If anything, continue the Fela journey by subscribing here bit.ly/1XsVy99 to listen to new songs every Friday. Take care and Au Revoir (y)
I am newly-awakened to Fela. Having known of him for many years, I have just now been able to advance beyond Miles' electric period to see that, yes, this was the next step in the evolution. This has to be some of the most exciting, addictive music I've ever heard - I particularly love this song and the film that has been presented with it. Thank you so *very much* for your effort at putting this in front of a large audience - his catalog is initially confusing and dense from my American record-buying experiences and being able to just pick songs, listen, watch . . . wow. I love this music. Fantastic job!!!!
Hey Michael. We are delighted you've found and appreciated Fela's music online. If anything we thank you for watching and listening to his music on the official Fela UA-cam channel. Hopefully if haven't done so, definitely subscribe to this channel for more content every Friday on Fela Friday's and hopefully you can learn more from Fela and his music. Thanking you for the lovely message Michael, take care and everybody say "Yeah Yeah" (y)
Listening to this today, 21 of october 2020 after peaceful protesters against bad government and police brutality were killed in nigeria. The things he talked about are still happening
The tune is titled Sorrow Tears and Blood. At the same time much of the imagery in the video contains episodes that speak to the joy of life and creating. Fela was skillful like that
Fela kuti is a prophet... If we have at least four of him in 🇳🇬 Nigeria.. There gonna be more than hundred percent confusion in the government house...
Just saw a post which mentioned Fela being played at someones funeral. I was on a Jimi Hendrix move. I insisted that 'Freedom' be played at my funeral. Im so moving to a song by Fela. Mos def. THIS man is my definitive HERO. And I have many. Got to admit it. Fela forever.
I vote Fela Kuti Day in every African Calender, 🙋♂️
This Man need to be celebrated in whole African Continent 🌍✅
I second the motion.
Fr
Of course ❤
I’ll speak on behalf of America; we’d also like to add this honourable Fela Kuti Day to our calendar as well.
🤟🏼
@@MRSZ5440 Aye
They dont come often, once in a life time, Marley, Fela and Tupac, am happy i walk this surface with them , Rest in power.
lucky dube ,.peter tosh
bless up spirit brother they will not understand
Hendrix the Master GOAT
This Gen Zs will never understand
King of pop... Michael Jackson also.
This guy was a prophet. He saw today. Let his songs be an inspiration for a new Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤ cz he sacrificed also for it
My dear friend Matthew Kempster introduced me to Fela Kuti in 1976 - big love Matthew - still listening - still inspired
Hi
1976??waoo!!
Yeah 1976 he was in his prime I wasn’t even born my dad was 12 then damn
Yeah 1976 he was in his prime I wasn’t even born my dad was 12 then damn
Yeah 1976 he was in his prime I wasn’t even born my dad was 12 back then damn
Burna Boy has studied quite a lot Fela to mimic his voice to a large extent. That s a talented work. Fela never dies. If u agree, hit like.
👍
You're right... I can see that burner boy have picked a lot from him
Facts only
Fela is his inspiration
I have thought that Burna Boy to be his biological fathers??????
Fela was passing a strong message to Africa not just Nigeria
Fela Kuti songs are too good and fascinating,I can't even choose my favourite anymore. Legendary musician 💯🔥
Well said. I have the same problem. Once I start on a Fela trip, it goes on and on. 30minute songs fly by like nothing. I am in awe of this mighty man.
Over 40 years later and This Song still resonates loudly. It is Extremely sad. My prayer is that Nigeria can come back from this despicable event
Prayer has been answered. Time to act
What happened?
😀👍
Somethings never change
Nigeria, Africa will not come back from anything until it comes back to itself. Release itself from the hypnotism of colonialism and eurocentrism
I first heard this song on Radio 702 (South Africa). The presenter, Richard Mwamba gave a good background introduction on Fela Kuti Anikulapo, and I fell in love with this talented and social justice activist. So relevant, universal, and powerful are the lyrics in this song
I dedicate this track to everyone who came out on 20/10/20 to fight against injustice, corruption and bad leadership in Nigeria in general. And those who lost their lives in course of freedom in Nigeria, my heart goes out to their families and love ones.
The lyrics is just what happened in lekki on 20/10/2020 they killed and ran away leaving behind tears sorrow and blood as their regular trade mark # I love this song too much and I play it always # Rip Fela
So sad the main man behind the killing is the president imposed.
For anyone familiar with the history of Nigeria, the imagery that the tune evokes comes easy. Fela conveys the pain and anxiety felt by average Nigerians and oppressed people everywhere
And liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory coast and all of Africa.
@@robertgaye3333 pls share with your friends to do same for fela we need to honour him
May God have mercy on the down-pressers all along their final day of judgement. Glory to God!
Shabbat Shalom Zulu tribe Thank you!
I am from Sierra Leone living in England Man Fela is Simply the Best
Much love and respect to beautiful people of Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤!
Is good to be good
Much love to you too @PaulWhite.. 🇳🇬 from a Nigerian in London, GOD bless bro! 🙏🏾
He's on the roots pantheon alongside his brother in struggle, Bob Marley. Dropping beats and laying down superb hooks, his word sound power is still resonating. He was a big figure. Hated by the powerful, loved by the people, he was Mandela w a horn. People need to wake up to him, especially in the USA. Total respects to his living memory.
I agree
we have been down with Fela since the late 1960s-70 remember we gave him black power books when he came to the USA massage to the black man black panther party, PanAfrican etc. Check out his interviews about his time in America. And lest set the record straight does not matter whether you are in Jamaica, Africa or anywhere on planet earth Jimi Hendrix is the Supreme Master GOAT
@@MRSZ5440jimmy hendrix are top legend in our world, when it come to goat status in melanin world, Tupac, MJ, bob Marley, Peter tosch, Fela Kuti, James brown, tony Allen, Miriam makeba are goats
2023, still listening to this Icon.. Years later the theme is real and the prevalence is stark. Live on Fela...
Nothing has changed. 😢😢😢
True legends don't die . Fela lives forever. Magnificent, maestro
Francis Igiebor yess
I think Bob Marley said it best, "The stone that the builder refuse, shall always be the head corner stone".
ToyotaGuy1971 lies
@@ToyotaGuy1971 In fact, that comes straight out of the New Testament
The true son of mother Africa. My son, Olufela, I thank you as you never misrepresented me, your brothers, and sisters. I gave you the message in your sleep and you delivered the message through a medium that I, mother Africa so cherish and loved. My son, I wish you were alive to see the medium you created; the genie that you pioneered as now become world-recognized. Your grandchildren now use it to pass messages of love, and more to the world. Ose, omo mi. As you rest beneath me; be assured that your brothers shall get it right someday even though the pain I feel each day with the way I'm being treated is unbearable. Many of your brothers and sisters have derailed from the true Africanism and pan-Africanism that your older brothers envisioned. Don't let that disturb your sound sleep. I shall soon give birth to another generation that's likely to bring it to fruition. I hope my daughter your mother is resting well? Tell her, I sent my love, her mother, mother Africa.
Your Mother,
Mother Africa
My body move involuntary, it's pure energy, good vibes, greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷✌️👽
It's in the gene, your spiritual connection to motherland AFRICA
😀👍
Some more greetings and thanks from Brazil, Fela is unforgettable
@@sinasanusi5317 d
It's 2024 and all Fela sang about are relevant just as they were over 50 years ago.
un artiste incroyable, auteur compositeur, il était un des rares qui défiait le pouvoir,un vrai rebelle 👌🙏💪👏👏👏👏👏
exactement!
I love the scenes depicted in this video. It's like documentary of Nigerians life in those days in anthropological perspective.
Those in power would never allow such songs to be played on radio. Two things that would help drive change in Nigeria;
1. When Nigerian/African History is been taught in Primary & Secondary schools to all students.
2. Fela's song been played on radio.
These two things would enlighten the younger generation & would drive them to do the needful.
And then, sir, after arming ourselves with knowledge of our history, naturally return their religions back to them and embrace our own divinities.
I love this original extended version.
"Music is the weapon of the future," says Fela. That means this weapon is for now.
Music is the 'weapon' that channels anger into creativity. As such, it IS holiness.
not for now, weapon of the future, always...
❤️
*SOLIDARITY PEOPLE ONE LOVE*
@@victorbiebele6712 We can only hope, but the future is only one second away from us.
My grand children must listen to this song because it means a lot
I want a biopic of this man. His music is embedded in even American music of Black American artists. The God Father of African soul and pop.
No it isn't. So called Black Americans heavily influenced kuti. You can hear sly stone,miles davis,james brown and sonny rollins in this song.
After the massacre at Lekki Toll Gate yesterday 20/10/2020 I just had to come back here and drop a comment 'çause right now, it's sorrow tears and blood on the streets of Nigeria. Government-ordered killings on peaceful protesters.
Oh, what a country!
Then who died there, you better go with your fake news here
Nigerian government never cease to disappoint,when it comes to doing insane things
@@helotemitope6746 Alright, I will indulge you. Let's say nobody died, according to you, right?
Are we also going to say live rounds were not fired into the multitude of unarmed protesters? Or the army was not at the toll gate as well? They didn't shoot into the crowd as well?
I would love to hear your own accurate news, since mine is fake.
First heard Fela in 96 my best friend had been working in Nigeria, he told me he had seen him live and brought back a copy of 2000 Black. That was it, I was hooked and I still am!
From nigeria ...one of the best musician ...the groove the sax the choorus!
Bruno Pietrobelli best in africa one of the best in the world 🌎
Buhari regime is the total package of what Prophet Fela sang all his life about Nigeria.
Fela didn't spare Buhari in his first tenure as military head of state. Buhari recalls Fela all too well.
I simply love hes music at 66 today still a pleasure to listen
Peace to all sons of Shango and daughters of Ogun . Fela Anikulapo Kuti The Black President.
No Doubt!!! Same To You, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
A GREAT AND HONORABLE BLACK MAN... HE WAS NO JOKE!!!... SOMEONE TO LEARN FROM.HE STOOD FOR THE PEOPLE!!!
@@ayo30s pls share with your friends to do same for fela we need to honour him
@@antarjohnbrown1802 pls share with your friends to do same for fela we need to honour him
@@ayo30s Nice one there😃
Till today .no one can play Afro beat like FELA . The master
I feel proud to be an African for so many things and Fela is the top of the list
Soooo relevant in my country Zim abwe.
RIP Fela.You are a true legend
He even mentioned your country in the song albeit it's old name Rhodesia. Zim will be great soon.
This is why I love UA-cam, hearing new music that I never heard before
new "GOOD,AMAZING" music
Omiz Fo Shiz i gerardo this in the 80s in Italy we player these amazing sono in Disco Clubs as Cosmic, you want to discover unheard music? Follow Cosmic Disco 👍
He was the world greatest
Truly is not new music it existed before.
Jade
Jade
I have always loved Fela from my high school days in the seventies but years later 1985 to be exact I was driving home stuck in traffic and this song came on the radio, an unexpected delight as mainstream radio did not really play his music.....I had to pull over and surrender....was in tears by the end....this song still moves me same as Zombie, Gentleman chop and Quench, Carry me i want to die!
Awesome Anthony and loving your story on your experiences on Fela. I'm glad you found this channel and thank you for subscribing to the Fela UA-cam Channel. Take care and everybody say "Yeah Yeah"
Yessss! Zombie is powerful like this song!
Yeah Yeah!
God bless you baba
@@theempresss pls share with your friends to do same for fela we need to honour him
With Fela I have no favourite song. Everything is well sung.
August 2, 1997 to August 2, 2024
Fela lives….
Fela remains my favourite, conscious afrobeats lyrics, relevant from the past, in the present and into future..until desired change..
This song was played at my dad’s funeral, miss u dad
Baba 70, Abami eda Anikulapo kuti . Femi and seun have not been able to wear the shoe you left behind. May your soul rest in peace.
What fela is talking about then is relevant to now. That's why I listen to him because his messages hit home. I'm glad to have subscribe to baba Africa.
True
Music is a weapon of the future. Fela Forever.
This is one my favorites from Fela. The syncopation lays such a beautiful foundation and some of his best lyrics as well. Them regular trademark.
Can admirers of FELA know the entire family lists of musicians, dancers, wives, girlfriends and other staff to complete The Legends history.
This song makes me feel different and hits me hard.I my in a different world?.This is timeless. The spirit of shango and ogun lives on.I my the only one listening in 2023?
Fela Ransome Kuti Was A "Prophet" & A "Guru" - A Dedicated Messanger From The All-Mighty CREATOR, Using His Music To Prophess The Future For His Beloved Citizens of Nigeria & Africa-In-General...I Love & Enjoy All of His Music Especially These Song's: "Sorrow, Tears & Blood", "Beast of No-Nation", "Army Arrangement" & "Lady"... And I Also Have A Greater Respect For Fela Ransome Kuti..."May His Humble Soul Rest-In-Peace, Eternally", Amen! Amen!!, Amen!!!
The legend lives on. Africa's greatest son of song ever.
End Sars 🇳🇬 - Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Fela was way ahead of time each time I watch and listen to his music. JMO
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the original voice of the common man in Africa and beyond. His dexterity in music and life will continue to be a great legacy for the all freedom fighters and the unborn generation.
One of a kind, and some of the funkiest music I've ever heard... a true, living legend in his time... no one quite like him in the annals of pop/rock music... a complete outlier, not unlike Frank Zappa in that regard... that he got recognition beyond his obvious target audience. But if you're a drummer or guitarist or a composer.... how can you not be spellbound by this guy-----
Brilliant, just brilliant. I cant put it into any other words.
Fela is my inspiration too, he always has been
Still here 2020 watching
Let me see ur 🙋🙋if u love this man as I do
It’s 2020 and the Nigerian Government’s trademark is still sorrow, tears and blood.
#LekkiMassacre
2021 still same next 2months 2022 still same they are like tomorrow they never finish
I met Fela years ago, at the time I didn't know who he was, we sat and talked and his wives and children were also there. Now I realize I was in the company of a great man!
I think he was a great artist.. Not sure he was a good man
@@valeriebobot6740 What is your definition of being good?
Valerie BOBOT WHAT??? 👎🏿👎🏾👎🏿👎🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
@@valeriebobot6740 Stfu hater
@@levos2007, because she expected him to toe the line of foreign religious psychosis - which he didn't - so she's proclaimed him the evil one.
Steve Biko: "Fear is an important determinant in.......politics"
Fela: We fear to fight for our liberty"
Fela Kuti great Historian. African youths should carefully listen to his lyrics. His philosophy was freedom from all oppressors. Sadly today we Africain youths are soo frightened that we prefer to die in océans and desert, instead to face our problems. Our Leaders Beasts of no nations only their selfish belle.
The London school of music best graduate....Fela viva!
A statement of fact...
@NEUF MARS he dropped from medical school he wanted to read medicine like his brothers so dropped out and went to london music school he didn't dropped out there.
You are right I understand he came to the UK to study Law but returned to Nigeria with trumpet or saxophone in his hands on arrival at the airport surprise!
...erm, Fela's pan-Africanist mother was his biggest inspiration, @NiroB - and he sure as hell didn't go around hugging criminal politicians. It is clear Sandra overstated her role - but we all love *that* narrative, don't we? After all, Fela was African. Right?😉
best Song ever!!
Huge Fela Fan from Mumbai / India. ODOO my fav :)
Raj Singh Arora
One of his most underrated composition ODOO is a classic
Mine too bro from UK
good great my love for India
Great to know you are a strong Fela fan @Raj Singh Arora
True
This is what we call, "AFROBEAT".
Nice tune.
That's right
Fala was one of the greatest of all time.wow!! What a pity we've lost all our great legend musicians both in ragga nd African traditional beat.. fala was not only a musician but also a prophet. respect to u legend fala.
Lol ''Fala'' was the greatest indeed..
The man that saw Nigerians future, may his soul keeps resting in the Lord
A prophecy of what's going on in Nigeria today, thanks Black president
Real African music no auto tune in sight
We miss you our African legend. Long live Fela Kuti.
this is the perfect song for this day and age
Hey Janet, we are glad you enjoyed Sorrow Tears and Blood and thank you for subscribing to this Fela UA-cam channel. We really appreciate that, Yeah Yeah ^^
Janet Vonnik indeed
No Doubt and thx, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
The best blend of musical instrument and social commentary. Fela you will never die. Your songs will touch any heart that has a beat
Your legacy Will Never Die
Greatest Instrumentalist Ever !!! I cant believe he didnt win a GRAMMY
Fuck Grammy - Listen to Fela - Trade Mark - sO gRammY Na tRadE mArk
You got that right, !
lol a Grammy.
And talking of the recent Grammy awards...what a biased awards that was...!
yea, his talent wasn't appreciated/he definitly deserved some awards for his contributions !
The girls were so beautiful. His music is magic
Baba 70, He was born me at Lagos state.I'm chatter in accountant. Papa l miss you sir.
Dear brothers FELA is a very Good and Great Musicien that deserve from every Young musicien of nowadays BIG RESPECT. May his soul rest in Perfect peace always ! (WEBSTER SLOMINSKY )
The Best Entertainer of all times..On and off the podium. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Fela!!!
People think anger is a bad emotion, no emotion is inherently bad. Used correctly, anger can be harnessed for positive change as long as it’s kept in balance
Yeah. And this man channeled righteous anger
The only man who wanted good live for his people
+Henry Akhimien
And acting through its song denounced the corrupt rulers and bastards without fear. Live Fela Kuti .
Ones a hero, is a hero forever. Despite the tryers and temptations.
He was ahead of his time. I’m now just learning about things he talked about before I was born.
Religious leaders told us not to listen to these kinds of songs-that they were immoral. That created a vacuum for today’s immoral songs to take hold. If you doubt me just listen to Nigerian songs today; they are all talking about women, money and lavish living; no positive content. If we had invested our minds on the music of Fela (and other positive musicians ) we would have been fully equipped to petition our leaders on issues pertaining to us; maybe we would have had better leaders after a revolution
The greatest to ever do it. Legendary.
Wow this still happen at lekki tollgate, this man was a prophet
Thank you for this video. You make me feel nigeria and sometime i cry... rest in peace fela, don't worry the best will be coming !!!
+I! From Nowhere Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciated this a lot.
No problem... i listen fela kuti for long time and i hope fela and afrobeat keep going !!! ( sorry for my bad english i'm french )
+I! From Nowhere No worries i can understand what you mean no problem. If anything, continue the Fela journey by subscribing here bit.ly/1XsVy99 to listen to new songs every Friday. Take care and Au Revoir (y)
I am newly-awakened to Fela. Having known of him for many years, I have just now been able to advance beyond Miles' electric period to see that, yes, this was the next step in the evolution. This has to be some of the most exciting, addictive music I've ever heard - I particularly love this song and the film that has been presented with it. Thank you so *very much* for your effort at putting this in front of a large audience - his catalog is initially confusing and dense from my American record-buying experiences and being able to just pick songs, listen, watch . . . wow. I love this music. Fantastic job!!!!
Hey Michael. We are delighted you've found and appreciated Fela's music online. If anything we thank you for watching and listening to his music on the official Fela UA-cam channel. Hopefully if haven't done so, definitely subscribe to this channel for more content every Friday on Fela Friday's and hopefully you can learn more from Fela and his music.
Thanking you for the lovely message Michael, take care and everybody say "Yeah Yeah" (y)
"Yeah, Yeah" Done! Fridays are even better now! Awesome!!!
Listening to this today, 21 of october 2020 after peaceful protesters against bad government and police brutality were killed in nigeria. The things he talked about are still happening
The tune is titled Sorrow Tears and Blood. At the same time much of the imagery in the video contains episodes that speak to the joy of life and creating. Fela was skillful like that
this song is in my soul for over 20 years...
He played the key guard trumpet,sax,flute, guitar and drums. What a ball of talent. Not to mention his vocals..
Now we are in 2022, yet still sorrow, tears & blood in Nigeria. God have mercy on us.
One of my all time favored songs.
Who's here with me 2019 my one of the best music
this song is still fresh in 2022,,fela I want to let u know that Nigeria has moved from bad to worst
Super Soul Music.Bravo Fella !!
Fela kuti is a prophet... If we have at least four of him in 🇳🇬 Nigeria.. There gonna be more than hundred percent confusion in the government house...
Black Président !
Rip Tony Allen
Love from Paris,France
02/05/2020
them leave sorrow tears and blood...them regular trade mark....SO TRUE....thank u BABA himself
Just saw a post which mentioned Fela being played at someones funeral. I was on a Jimi Hendrix move. I insisted that 'Freedom' be played at my funeral. Im so moving to a song by Fela. Mos def. THIS man is my definitive HERO. And I have many. Got to admit it. Fela forever.
First time in my life watching video with tears in my eyes
In a country with some of the wealthiest black people, you see the misery?
Everybody who really listens loves the music
Lyrics still very relevant in Nigeria, sadly.
Who else is listening...February 2020!
& 2021 & beyond.!!! Greetings & Godspeed from the UK 🌏🙏🌞!!