“Many years ago, there was a popular musician in this country called Fela Anikulapo Kuti ... of what we mean by Zombie,” he said during the sermon. The song’s lyrics paint a vivid picture ...

Like Fela’s “Zombie” and ... while the lyrics push for more profound thought. The song mixes danceable energy with meaningful commentary, true to Femi Kuti’s style, and it has a nostalgic ...

Its melodious highlife rhythm and emotional lyrics commemorate mothers' selfless dedication across generations, sending a universal message of thanks and affection. Fela Kuti's 'Zombie' (1976 ...

During her enchanting set, Beyonce’s band performed a rendition of the Afrobeat legend’s classic 1976 track, “Zombie ... music and lyrics by the late Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.

But the lyrics are just as committed. Throughout his career, Fela Kuti constantly ... parents. Fela Kuti's classic songs of rebellion -- "Sorrow, Tears and Blood" or "Zombie" -- resounded everywhere.

Of all the scathing songs Fela Kuti released over the years, Zombie is arguably the most memorable – and the one that turned the musician’s life upside down. His album, with the same name, came out in ...

In 1976, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti released a song titled Zombie that criticised the oppressive military regime in Nigeria. In the song, Kuti compares the Nigerian military personnel to zombies ...

Lauryn Hill unleashes a fierce performance of her track “Lost Ones” mixed with Fela Kuti‘s “Zombie” in a new live video filmed during a Paris concert in September. The Paris performance ...

But the lyrics are just as committed. Throughout his career, Fela Kuti ... Fela Kuti’s classic songs of rebellion — “Sorrow, Tears and Blood” or “Zombie” — resounded everywhere.