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“You can’t sing African music in proper English” – Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy with 10 of his greatest quotes

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 10:30am October 15, 2019,
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“It would be inadmissible if I would vent my opinion publicly. Not only could I harm the artist concerned seriously because people have so much respect for me and believe in me because of my musical accomplishments. And I could also antagonize people against me, because everyone has his own taste. We all make music, people can choose from that what they like. Every musician likes his own music the best, man. I don’t want to attack that. I don’t mind criticism, I can handle it, but most people can’t” – Fela Kuti

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: October 15, 2019

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