Fela Kuti

thumb|Kuti in 1970 Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997), also known as Abàmì Ẹ̀dá, was a Nigerian musician, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. Quotes Music is supposed to have an effect. If you're playing music and people don't feel something, you're not doing shit. That's what African music is about. When you hear something, you must move. I want to move people to dance, but also to think. Music wants to dictate a better life, against a bad life. When you're listening to something that depicts having a better life, and you're not having a better life, it must have an effect on you. Bordowitz, Hank (2004). Noise of the World: Non-Western Musicians In Their Own Words. Canada: Soft Skull Press. p. 170. It was an unconditional release. That means I have no record—I did not commit any offence. Fella Kurti interview following his arrest and release External links Category:1938 births Category:1997 deaths Category:People from Nigeria Category:Musicians Category:Political activists Category:Pan-Africanists