Category - Fela Kuti

Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Fela Kuti, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
Whether seeking thought-provoking reflections or academic wisdom, Fela Kutis words offer a rich source of intellectual inspiration. #FelaKuti Fela Kuti Motivational Quotes of Fela Kuti

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I would never run away from my country. Even at the point of death, I doubt I would move out, because what is the point of leaving your own country?

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I realized that you cannot think European and want to write or create something African. You have to think African in everything.

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When I do things, I do things honestly.

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American record companies seem to feel I am antiwestern, anticapitalism, anti the kind of society they like. They think I’m a troublemaker.

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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 now. Death is nice, death is beauty.

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My mother wasn’t any better than my father.

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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 the end of me.’ Oh, how she would beat me.

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If a female wants to do a man’s job, no one will stop her from doing it, but women have duties to perform as mothers.

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My music has never been a failure.

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The rhythm, the sounds, the tonality, the chord sequences, the individual effect of each instrument and each section of the band – I’m talking about a whole continent in my music.

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By the time I finished school, I found out I wasn’t qualified to study anything but music.

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It’s crazy; in the States, people think the black power movement drew inspiration from Africa. All these Americans come over here looking for awareness. They don’t realize they’re the ones who’ve got it over there.

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