Fela Kuti - Shakara 

My dad won a dance competition with this fela kuti song in Kumasi stadium ‘74. He was 17.

My mother is sick with cancer and Baba fela songs are all she wants to listen too😂😂 To God be the glory is getting better 🙏

I am Cuban and have been listening to Fela since the 70’s...Need I say, more?

The MAN himself. The legend of all time. He came, saw and conquered. Fela lives on. For Ever Lives Afrobeat.

The only artist that every time he put a record out got arrested and suffer imprisonment. Some balls. Respect to Fela.

Who's listening to this beautiful tones in this 2020 k hit me guys

i’m only 15 , my dad played Fela 24/7 now i know all the words to all his music & i just want to say rip to a legend 💚

When I was in USA 🇺🇸, I saw some old Americans discussing about great musicians, one of them was talking about James Brown, the other one was talking about Franck sinatra, but one of them said that there's a famous great musician from Africa called Fela Kuti, I never knew nigerians got great musicians than Don Jazzy in the past so I started looking on YT where I found Fela Kuti, OMG very good jazz and nice songs from him. may God bless Africa 🌍 2024 we are

Mother Africa ♥️ lots of love to the birthplace of drums, to the birthplace of mankind, to the birthplace of this legend 🇳🇬. Lots of love from Istanbul 🇹🇷

Desde la costa caribe de Colombia 🇨🇴 a día de hoy en marzo de 2024, esta música se sigue escuchando fuerte. Es africana, pero igual la sentimos como nuestra. Gracias África!

My Uncle Philip visited from Nigeria & played this song to me as a 9 year old in Lewisham, London 1978. I fell instantly in love with him ! I have not been the same since ! The one and only ANIKULAPO !

The king of Afro beat. This was recently used in the superb film ‘Queen &Slim’

To our brothers from the African continent we want to inform you that in Barranquilla Colombia this music is danced as if it were ours.

What a legend. In the 80s in my hometown in Limpopo (SA) this guy was huge. One of my school mates was even named Shakara. Rest easy big man!

I'm glad Fela Kuti is finally getting the recognition that he so deserves, as the father of afrobeat receiving flowers from around the world as the musical genius he is/was, he was the True African Giant.

Fela, for the fellas; Kuti, for the cuties Greatest of all time. Wolfgang & Ludwig WOULD BE PROUD!

This joint is one of the funkiest grooviest pieces of music I ever heard in my goddamn life. This nasty ass ensemble of notes and instruments just weaves and waves into my soul and butters me with dance and coolness. What a hidden gem. MY MIND IS BLOWN

Happy birthday to you BABA FELA....your children, Nigerian youths don tire to suffer and smile BABA,we taking a revolution no.....

I'm south African but I enjoy listening to Fela 's music it's original african 🎺 jazz, Nigeria was blessed with great philosophy, rest in peace great man I will always play your tunes.

This was the soundtrack to my childhood. Cookouts, Weddings, Roadtrips, everything....

The architect of African music at work !! 😊👑❤

My mom was just telling me how her and her friends used to dance to this back in Nigeria in the 70’s with their Afros and mini dresses. Haha ❤️❤️

I was always aware of Fela. I never paid attention till I played him by accident o radio and cut the song half way. It was too long. A caller immediately said Nooo MR DJ u don’t do that. That’s Fela my man please let him play. I said Oh! From there I played two more songs and damn it!!! I had to research more about this man. Now am hooked to this joint!!!

Encore et encore FALA quel dimanche joyeux que je savoure en écoutant la bonne musique Africaine , je me rappelle ces années 70, 80 les Nigérians qui étaient locataires chez nous organisaient le concours de danse avec mes Frères aimés 😂😂😂la belle époque , Afrique MON Afrique

I'm Liberian and my Ghanaian uncle used to rock this album back in the day. 70's

Fela was light years ahead of his time musically and politically. He lives on.

Im african and im just learning about Fela Kuti. This means i spent 25 years of my life not really existing. His music is so good

Reporting all the way from the streets of Soweto. Shakara......

Fela was such a revolutionary musician who was far ahead of his contemporaries. Just like Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the other early post-independent African leaders, only posterity will understand what they really meant. Their good deeds can never be wished away.

barrio SIAPE via 40 con el famoso arrollo del country , BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA --- por aqui entro mucha musica AFRICANA, traida en barco para los diferentes barrios. en el barrio SIAPE se extreno por primera vez, Fela fue un icono de la verbena. ... tu podias hacer el recorrido en el tren de las flores escuchando esta musica mientras vez el mar de un lado y el rio del otro, ESPECTACULAR ---- El viejo Carlos siempre tenia lo ultimo de aquel entonces. musica brava AFRICANA extra larga, este disco en especial lo repetian 2 y 3 veces en una noche por q realmente es muy lindo y la gente de pelo quieto lo pedia. --- este disco es el himno de la verbena BARRANQUILLERA. inolvidable, son muchos los recuerdo de aquel sonido monstruoso de los pikop con la brisa carnavalera del rio . saludos, DIOS les bendiga a todos ,algun dia les dire mas en un video---- soy el hermano PEDRO NEL, el predicador.

Every Shakara man get Shakara Woman. 😂😂😂😂 Fela our Legend ❤🙏🏾

When we dance for this song at Kwa Mashu disco 38yrs ago the world stand still we had our time ❤ still the song bring back good memories

Blessed memory,Fela Anikulapo Kuti passed away @ 59 August 2nd 1997 gr8 prophet born October 15th 1938. Never a Messiah like him big loss not only to Nigeria but d world. There's no1 on dis earth as pure minded n spoke d truth always as Baba King of Kalakuta Fela 1 &only African Black Presido. 2 young then actually to meet/see him life but still thank God Baba livs on having to listen to his music best of d best, fearless lion. T'd make me n many, lots more happy(ier) if Nigeria cld ve a film documentary, staged etc wit his fams etc. Dis gr8 man of Africa neva been 4gotten, yet must b tot in sculs to many generations n t'll giv more Black men/wo vis-a-vis more courage n understandings to fight 4 wat's right, dia rights, sanity n freedoms to all humans. Liv free n Let liv freely. Started visiting d shrine now everytym I go 9ja must get his full music collections n souvenirs. Rip Baba Fela Anikulapo Kuti...........Abamieda Sun reo Omo Oodua 9ja Yoruba African rere.....

This is one of the best tracks ever recorded

FELA DID HIS PART! HE MADE US HAPPY TO NE BLACK, TO BE AFRICAN, TO BE WHO WE ARE! HE IS WITH HIS LORD JESUS CHRIST! WHO IS THE JUDGE!

I'm from south Africa and i just started learning about fela and I'm impressed.

I can listen to nothing but Fela these days. ✌🏿 Peace and love from South Africa

2019, I listened fela songs and I said to myself our problems in Nigeria and African as a whole did just start today politics, Wow, it's being a long time. May God bless you fela for letting us know the truth. You are indeed a true legend. RIP.

plenty respect for the man who dared and fought all the governments of oppression.

Great souvenirs from the 70s and 80s. Fella never dies. his spirit is always high. Drop likes if u love Fela the greatest of all times

Some said he was deluded, others were indifferent but if you ask me, i say he was a prophet, are we not suffering and smiling? Abami eda forever! 🙌

I was born in West Cameroon in a coast town called Victoria I was around 6 years old when this LP came out the back Side of the plate was another big Song entitled Lady, I can still remember the back postal with all the half necked girls in the form of 70 and king 👑 Delay was just with his under pants, it was a big deal back then, the guy was ahead of his time, May his soul rest in perfect peace, Ambazonia for ever.

Fela didn't bring the Africa to the world. Fela brought and still brings the world to Africa. Music is STILL the weapon. Sharpen your minds and be ready.

South Africa appreciates, continue to Rest In Peace Fela the Legend ❤️

The most influential musician in Africa a real contemporary griot, i had the opportunity to pay my respect to him when i visited his shrine and that of Femi ,took photos by his tomb there is an african proverb that when a great tree fall Lizards stays there so is FELA there were still some ladies by the shrine, it was one of the greatest moment of my life: RIP LEGEND😂😂😂😂😂

Such a great man......Zambian and in love with Nigerian afrobeat.

Fela is a true legend.

Fela was a very creative and outstanding musician. Queen Ms freda

Reliving my days as a young foreign PhD student in the early 70s at the University of Ibadan (UI). Just before the time of Fela's concert at UI there had been a student protest and the police had stormed the campus. Many students fled. Some challenged the police and threw home made bombs. The big day for the concert arrived. We took our seats early as we'd been told the place would be jam packed and that Fela, typically, did not arrive early. We sat for hours waiting. Then the bandsmen turned up and took their position on the stage. They spent an inordinate amount of time tuning their instruments. Everyone in the hall grew impatient and began to hurl insults at them. Some threw objects. Then hours later, Fela arrived. The minute he started to play, all was forgiven. We got up from our seats and started to dance. It was electric!! Right bang in the middle of the song the music stopped. We wondered what happened. The lights were still on. Then Fela looked around, from right to left and said "Look at you...foolish students. You see police you run. You see Fela you throw stone!". Before anyone could say a thing, he continued to sing and.. well.. .everyone returned to dancing. Such a gifted musician. RIP Fela. Those were the days of the oil boom. Nigeria rocked. We pray for the peace of that fascinating country.

The legend,The greatest. I named my son Kuti b'cause of the love of his craft.

Un génie, tout simplement ! Une musique intemporelle, qui traverse les âges et les époques. Merci Fela Kuti !!

Fela, rest in peace. I'am black I'am proud. Thank you Fela.

Saw Fela in Portland Oregon sometime around 1992. At the Pine Street Theater. The best and most awesome show ever. ❤️🙌🙌

The most original artist of the 20th century packed with unbridled creativity and dare..@

The 70s when trumpets sounded like elephants in an African jungle. Music has undergone some transformations as all these trumpets hv been replaced by keyboards nowadays. Thx to my cousin, the late Fred, for introducing me to Fela in 1979.

Damn your beauty and Nigeria, for being cooler than I attempt to be! Bless and let us unite! Love Ya Forever Fela!

Now I see where Burna boy and WizKid get their inspiration and daily doze from .I would be coming Everyday I wanna be a great musician too 🐘🇳🇬

Who is listening with me in this 2019. If you does let me get some like and comments. RIP fela kuti. Such a hero

Our own Prophetic boy Fela long live his music🤛🏿🤛🏿🤛🏿

This is a lit track... Fela has soo many gems not to mention Tony Allen is the unforgettable drummer of Fela they may not be with us sure but the music is with us thats what makes it special because they both left behind good work... RIP to Tony Allen (the Drummer) and RIP to Fela...

How can a song be so perfect.

Who’s is here in April 2024?

J'ai 64 ans et j'ai grandi avec la musique de Fela, le Roi de l Afrobeat

this piece is famous for its title and lyrics but honestly, Fela didnt have to say a word...the instrumental is already such a monument.... that Sax.....

Best black artist ever.

Fela was the greatest in every thing he has undertaken. Well done the true african song...

NIGERIA 🇳🇬 LONG-LIVE BROTHER FELA!! THE REVOLUTIONARY PAN-AFRIKAN MUSICIAN MAY HE REST IN PEACE ✌ AND POWER!!! 💪 LONG-LIVE THE PEOPLE OF NIGERIA 🇳🇬 MY AFRIKAN HOMELAND!!! ONE UNITED AFRIKA FOREVER!!!

This is an amazing song by Fela who used to be my amazing nextdoor neighbor when I was in fashion school in Lagos, Nigeria.BIG RESPECTS, YOU'RE AN AMAZING MAN!!

Undisputed Continental Anthem of Africa. Cameroonian here hooked all the way from Dallas USA. Long Live the FR of Nigeria.

Here on the North Coast of Colombia nicknamed him the Shakalao. Tremendous song that danced on the north coast of our country in the 70s

Hoy 08/Dic/2023.. aquí Lima-Perú sigo y seguiré escuchando a Fela Ransome Kuti.. el genio del Afro-Beat y las grabaciones en directo.. hasta el último aliento de vida que tenga.. en consola de 8 pistas. Saludos a todos los latinoamericanos admiradores de Fela..

Fela had Vision, Purpose, Craft and Class of Monumental Distinction

I regret not visiting the shrine to see him in person when He was alive. Our Parents did not want us to become like him, Radical, Hemp smoking, Crazy head with all the Women around him, Always fighting the oppressive Governments when I was growing up. He went to my high school, I was soo close but soo far from him then. Now I wish I disobeyed my Parents for once when I was growing up. True Legend.

Wooooooooooow. Long live Fela. Africa, the standards were set.

Cartagena,Colombia Presente!!!

I 2023 nd cant help to marvel how much of a musical genius Fela was.

When I was in university at IFE now called OAU, Fela used to come regularly to give lectures especially during the Student’s Union week. In the evening he will then do a concert where he always played new materials. When I then moved to London I had the pleasure of attending the 2 of his last concerts he held. I feel honoured having met him in person and even having a picture with him closest to a selfie in those days.

vu en concert a lagos nigeria et a genève ct trop fort rip fela

Fêla est le roi de kalakuta , l'un des grands musiciens Africains.

You cant but marvel at this masterpiece. Every instrument speaks to me. Fela is(emphasis on is cause he's still here) a god amongst men.

still listening all the way from Nairobi, Kenya!!!!

African here drop like 2019 love from São Tomé e Príncipe love naija music

My martial arts instructor put me on to Fela when I was like 19. Been listening ever since.

Afrobeats all day everyday. #proudtobeafrican. # humanityisarace

Je suis francophone, mais j'adore tellement le Nigéria et son grand Féla Kuti!

Who's here in 2024???😂😂😂❤❤ One love❤❤❤

The afro beat king of the king sir Fela. No one like you.

"Wait make i comot my dress na shakara"😂😂 lol i died at that part

I am so glad Prince got a chance to sample other people's music. Prince would dream of music in his sleep.

The music composition is out of this world...KING FELA!

Vive Fela Kuti , la musique 1 er que j’aime éxtremement

I stayed in Ayilara in those days and my friends Kojo and Emma Quaye played at the shrine sax and bass drum respectively. I'm 70 now. Fantastic

A top secret “ the connector of Ghana and Nigeria is this man’s music “

Fela was a prophet from God... what he said then is happening now.... I respect him.

There will never be another Fela. Rip Baba🕊️

My late father loved playing Fela Kuti's music when I grew up, I didn't like it then but I love it now, it's timeless and reminds me of him. Even though I don't understand the language in other songs, I thinks it's beautiful refreshing music

im only 24 years old i live in botswana.. i just dawnloaded his songs.. he is so amazing,, i thought i knew a lot about afropop,,BUT HELL NO.. THIS LEGEND IS AFROPOP HIM SELF

Gifted by GOD. This is an angel of music. The Truth.

sublime tempo magnifique chanson 👏👏👏

We young generation need to celebrate our AFRICAN LEGEND ❤❤❤❤