Jazz was the beginning of rhythm music, which developed into rock and roll. But what the jazz musicians lost because they were so far from their homeland was the intricate rhythms of African music. — Fela Kuti Copy Share Image
Our prisons are very bad. When I was in Ikoyi prison, people were dying every day. They were carrying bodies out of the prison… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
I would never run away from my country. Even at the point of death, I doubt I would move out, because what is the… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
My mother was the most wicked mother ever seen in life when it came to beating. Oh-la-la! Every time I would say, 'This is… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
It is a false belief to think you can own somebody, I'm out of that now. The man should understand he does not own… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
I believe in pan-Africanism. This means that in many things - the judiciary, sports, economics and trade - we want Africanism to be involved,… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
When you start to think of revenge, you start to think of hate. I don't believe in hating people. It's a retrogressive thing. — Fela Kuti Copy Share
I've suffered quite a lot, to the point where I've experienced death. Years before I wasn't fit to die, but I understand life better… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
Classical music gives musicians a kick. But African music gives everyone a kick. — Fela Kuti Copy Share
In America we talk about South Africa, but I tell people that apartheid is nothing compared to what is happening in my country where… — Fela Kuti Copy Share
