What Did Fela Say?: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Gabin Breaks down one of Fela's greatest Hit "No agreement" and how this is still torn in today society
In this Episode of What did Fela say Gabin break down the terms Shakara a song by Fela and how it relate todays society.
Las las everybody in Nigeria is a clout chaser! Did you say why? Find out In this episode on what did Fela say podcast.
In this podcast Gabin explore Fela's lyrics in connection with women fighting for equal right
In this Episode, Gabin Takes us back to the incidence of the lekki toll gate massacre as he breaks down Fela's song and how it's still very relevant till this day.
On the return of the What Did Fela Say Podcast, Gabin Sheds more light on how the lyrics of Fela and his message still remain relevant to this day.
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Fela says “music is the weapon of the future”. Cue Lagbaja, Burna boy and many other artists using that music to speak about the ills in Africa. Fela used his music as a weapon to fight corruption, injustice and the dysfunctional government we have in Africa. Hence his status as a rebel.
Kolo mentality is real. What do you call being freed, and then seeking slavery? Slavery in mind and body. In this episode, Fela uses his song, ''colonial mentality'' to speak to Africans, telling us that although colonialism has ended, the minds of the African people, our attitudes and behaviours are still being influenced by our past colonial masters. Listen and talk, ya talk. (Colonial Mentality)
Quick question, If you catch a thief stealing on the road what will you do, especially if your pocket has been picked many times, or you have been robbed.
Beating, burn am.
If you catch a senator that has reportedly looted millions of dollars of taxpayers sweat out of the country, what will you do?
Insult him, snap and post on media. Why not beat him, burn him?
Because im na government, abi?
Listen to this episode, be informed and share your opinion.
An ingenious way for Fela to attack corrupt leaders and elites in the society who cater our wealth out of the country. Let’s not exclude foreigners who come to siphon our resources all in the name of improving our economy. Looting, embezzlement and corruption become the order of the day. Listen, share, talk, make we know if all of us go chop the money together.
A slight twist to the show, as we discuss with a guest, the prevalence of skin bleaching in our society. Guess what? Fela also talked about it in his song “yellow fever”, Aba mi eda just had to have his say on the growing trend amongst most women. Do you also know that skin bleaching can be traced as far back as the cultural domination of white on black people? Listen to know more, to have your say.
Fela, the musical prophet had a foresight on the influx of religious bodies in Africa, hence he released the song “ suffering and smiling”. Nigerians choose to ignore the chaotic predicament, while smiling and waiting for the afterlife where we will enjoy all that is good. Who is fooling who? Listen and have your say
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Join Gąbin on this episode “zombie” as he talks about Africans who follow their leaders blindly without questioning their motives, intents or judgement. As he says, “we are like flocks of sheep following the shepherd to the slaughterhouse meekly”. Listen and share your opinion.