Femi Kuti

RELEASE
1995
LABEL
Motown
GENRES
World, Afro-Beat, Afro-Pop, West African, Nigerian, African Traditions

Album Review

This debut album was an extremely popular record in Africa and Europe; it introduced Kuti's cleaner, more succinct take on his father Fela Kuti's legendary Afro beat sound. Packed with contagious rhythms born of African, jazz, and funk melodies, Femi Kuti represents an important offering to world music. Standout tracks include "Wonder," which is full of funky grooves and pointed lyrics about African unity, and "Survival," with its swinging, hip-rolling percussion.
Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Wonder Wonder
  2. Survival
  3. Frustrations
  4. Nawa (Intro)
  5. Nawa
  6. Plenty Nonsense
  7. Stubborn Problems
  8. No Shame
  9. Live for Today
  10. Changes