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Why Black Man Dey Suffer

from Why Black Man Dey Suffer (1971) by Fela Kuti

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Pressed on translucent yellow vinyl.

    Also featuring Ginger Baker, the title track is among Fela’s first overtly political lyrics. His political perspective had evolved during the 1969 / 1970 tour of the US, largely through his friendship with the black-rights activist Sandra Izsadore, who introduced him to the writings of Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davis and other revolutionary thinkers. By the time Fela wrote “Why Black Man Dey Suffer,” his songwriting and public statements were becoming increasingly critical of the power structure in Nigeria and throughout post-colonial Africa. The album was actually recorded for EMI, but wary of the title, the label refused to release it.
    First re-issued as part of Fela Kuti Box Set #5 curated by Chris Martin & Femi Kuti in 2021.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Why Black Man Dey Suffer (1971) via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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from Why Black Man Dey Suffer (1971), released May 11, 2010

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Fela Kuti Lagos, Nigeria

Over a decade after his death, vindication has come to Fela Kuti, Africa’s musical genius. AfroBeat, his gift to the world, is now an international staple on his own uncompromising terms, social content intact.

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