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Fela Kuti
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Participations

40
Vocalist
5
Co-Performer
4
Songwriter
Bio
Fela Kuti, born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, was a renowned Nigerian musician and activist who pioneered Afrobeat. He founded "Africa '70" and used his music fearlessly to confront Nigeria's corrupt government and advocate for social justice. Fela's music sparked both acclaim and controversy, solidifying his status as a cherished cultural figure in Nigeria. His powerful musical legacy transcended borders, inspiring movements and earning him numerous posthumous accolades and recognition.
Discography
Albums47
The Best of the Black President 2
The Best of the Black President 22013 • AlbumTracks: 12
Live In Detroit 1986
Live In Detroit 19862012 • AlbumTracks: 4
The '69 Los Angeles Sessions
The '69 Los Angeles Sessions1993 • AlbumTracks: 10
Underground System
Underground System1992 • AlbumTracks: 3
O.D.O.O.
O.D.O.O.1989 • AlbumTracks: 2
Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense1986 • AlbumTracks: 2
Army Arrangement
Army Arrangement1985 • AlbumTracks: 2
Live In Amsterdam
Live In Amsterdam1984 • AlbumTracks: 3
Perambulator
Perambulator1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
Original Sufferhead
Original Sufferhead1981 • AlbumTracks: 3
Music Of Many Colors
Music Of Many Colors1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
International Thief Thief ( I.T.T.)
International Thief Thief ( I.T.T.)1980 • AlbumTracks: 1
Coffin for Head of State
Coffin for Head of State1980 • AlbumTracks: 1
Authority Stealing
Authority Stealing1980 • AlbumTracks: 1
Unknown Soldier
Unknown Soldier1979 • AlbumTracks: 1
V.I.P (Vagabonds in Power) (Live in Berlin)
V.I.P (Vagabonds in Power) (Live in Berlin)1978 • AlbumTracks: 1
Shuffering and Shmiling
Shuffering and Shmiling1978 • AlbumTracks: 3
Sorrow Tears and Blood
Sorrow Tears and Blood1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Fear Not For Man
Fear Not For Man1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Opposite People
Opposite People1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Zombie
Zombie1977 • AlbumTracks: 4
J.J.D (Johnny Just Drop)
J.J.D (Johnny Just Drop)1977 • AlbumTracks: 1
No Agreement
No Agreement1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Stalemate
Stalemate1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Unnecessary Begging
Unnecessary Begging1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Upside Down
Upside Down1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ikoyi Blindness
Ikoyi Blindness1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Excuse O
Excuse O1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Kalakuta Show
Kalakuta Show1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever1976 • albumTracks: 2
Na Poi
Na Poi1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Expensive Shit
Expensive Shit1975 • AlbumTracks: 2
Before I Jump Like Monkey Give Me Banana
Before I Jump Like Monkey Give Me Banana1975 • albumTracks: 2
He Miss Road
He Miss Road1975 • AlbumTracks: 3
Everything Scatter
Everything Scatter1975 • AlbumTracks: 2
Noise For Vendor Mouth
Noise For Vendor Mouth1975 • AlbumTracks: 2
Alagbon Close
Alagbon Close1974 • AlbumTracks: 2
Afrodisiac
Afrodisiac1973 • AlbumTracks: 4
Gentleman
Gentleman1973 • AlbumTracks: 3
Shakara
Shakara1972 • AlbumTracks: 2
Roforofo Fight
Roforofo Fight1972 • AlbumTracks: 4
Fela With Ginger Baker Live!
Fela With Ginger Baker Live!1971 • AlbumTracks: 5
London Scene
London Scene1971 • AlbumTracks: 5
Live!
Live!1971 • AlbumTracks: 5
Open and Close
Open and Close1971 • AlbumTracks: 3
Why Black Man Dey Suffer
Why Black Man Dey Suffer1971 • AlbumTracks: 2
Fela Ransome Kuti and His Koola Lobitos
Fela Ransome Kuti and His Koola Lobitos1965 • AlbumTracks: 11
Compilations4
Highlife-Jazz And Afro-Soul -1963-1969
Highlife-Jazz And Afro-Soul -1963-19692016 • CompilationTracks: 39
Finding Fela
Finding Fela2014 • CompilationTracks: 16
FELA! Original Broadway Cast Recording
FELA! Original Broadway Cast Recording2012 • CompilationTracks: 23
The Best of the Black President
The Best of the Black President1999 • CompilationTracks: 13
EPs1
Fela's Special/Aigana
Fela's Special/Aigana1960 • EPTracks: 3
Singles2
Beasts of No Nation
Beasts of No Nation1989 • SingleTracks: 1
Nigerian Independence
Nigerian Independence1920 • singleTracks: 1
Label
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