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Length
2 tracks, 24:13
Release Date
1 January 1975
In 1974, Fela Kuti was targeted by the Nigerian police, who attempted to arrest him by planting a joint of marijuana on him. This incident occurred during a period of intense government surveillance of Kuti's Kalakuta Republic compound, which served as both his home and a recording studio. In response, Kuti swallowed the joint, leading the police to detain him and wait for him to produce evidence. According to legend, he managed to use another inmate's feces, thus avoiding conviction and eventual release. This event exemplified the ongoing harassment Kuti faced from Nigeri… read more
In 1974, Fela Kuti was targeted by the Nigerian police, who attempted to arrest him by planting a joint of marijuana on him. This incident occurred d… read more
In 1974, Fela Kuti was targeted by the Nigerian police, who attempted to arrest him by planting a joint of marijuana on him. This incident occurred during a period of intense government … read more

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1 Play track Expensive Shit
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 13:13 112,103 listeners
2 Play track Water No Get Enemy Dele Sosimi, Sam Duckworth, The Goldsmith Vocal Ensemble & ESKA
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 11:00 4,355 listeners

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Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ), known professionally as Fela Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, was a Nigerian musician and , pioneer of music, human rights activist, political maverick & leader of Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70. HMV Magazine ranked him as #46 on a list of the 100 most influential musicians of the 20th century. The musical style performed by Fela Kuti is called Afrobeat, which is essentially a fusion of , , , and traditional Yoruban chants and rhythms.… read more
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ), known professionally as Fela Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, was a Nigerian mu… read more
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ), known professionally as Fela Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, was a Nigerian musician and , pioneer of music… read more

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