Fela Kuti’s “Colonial Mentality” Was a Musical Rebellion Against the West – OkayAfrica

A painting features a large, serious male face in the foreground, evoking Fela Kuti. Chaotic, colorful scenes of people and turmoil in the background suggest a powerful musical rebellion against colonial mentality.

Fela Kuti and the Afrika 70 released “Colonial Mentality” in 1977 following an attack on the Kalakuta Republic by the Nigerian army. In it, he urges unity among African people and the pursuit of genuine independence.

The cover art work for Fela’s 1977 album ‘Sorrow Tears and Blood,’ which features “Colonial Mentality.”

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