Hello music lovers.. its a good day to share some nice afro beat tune from Fela Kuti "LADY" in the Three Tune Tuesday #ttt
Fela Kuti and Africa 70 “ Lady"
Released in 1973, "Lady" is a critically acclaimed song that showcases Fela's unique blend of Afrobeat, jazz, and funk. The song features Fela's signature saxophone riffs, catchy horn sections, and socially conscious lyrics.
Afrobeat genre: Fela Kuti is considered the pioneer of Afrobeat, a genre that combines traditional Yoruba music, jazz, and funk.
In "Lady," Fela critiques the societal expectations placed on women, particularly in Nigeria. He sings about the pressures women face to conform to traditional roles and the objectification they often endure.
Fela's music, including "Lady," played a significant role in shaping Afrobeat and influencing generations of musicians worldwide.
Legacy in Africa
Nigerian music scene: "Lady" helped establish Nigeria as a hub for Afrobeat and African music, inspiring a new generation of musicians.
African diaspora: Fela Kuti's music, including "Lady," has been a source of pride and connection for the African diaspora, linking people across continents and cultures.
Continued relevance: "Lady" remains a beloved classic in Africa, with its themes and message continuing to resonate with contemporary audiences.
Fela Kuti's "Lady" is a timeless masterpiece that has left an indelible mark on African music, culture, and identity.
**Lyric**
If you call am woman
African woman no go ′gree
She go say, she go say, "I be lady, oh"
Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
If you call am woman
African woman no go 'gree
She go say, she go say, "I be lady, oh"
Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
If you call am woman
African woman no go ′gree
She go say, she go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I be lady,"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I no be woman"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "Market woman na woman"
She go say, "I be lady oh"
She go say, "Market woman na woman"
She go say, "I be lady oh"
She go say, "Market woman na woman"
She go say, "I be lady oh"
She go say, "I be lady"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I be lady"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I be lady"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
I wan' tell you about lady
I wan' tell you about lady
I wan′ tell you about lady
She go say im equal to man
She go say im get power like man
She go say anything man do im self fit do
She go say im equal to man
She go say im get power like man
She go say anything man do im self fit do
I never tell you finish
I never tell you finish
I never tell you finish
I never tell you finish
I never tell you
She go wan′ take cigar before anybody
She go wan' make you open door for am
She go wan′ make man wash plate
For kitchen
She wan' salute man
She go, sit down for chair
She wan′ salute man
She go, sit down for chair
She wan' sit down
For table before anybody
She wan′ sit down
For table before anybody
She wan' take piece of meat
Before anybody
She wan' take piece of meat
Before anybody
Call am for dance
She go dance lady dance
Call am for dance
She go dance lady dance
African woman go dance
She go dance the fire dance
African woman go dance
She go dance the fire dance
She know im man na master
She go cook for am
She go do anything he say
But lady, no be so
But lady, no be so
But lady, no be so
But lady, no be so
Lady na master
Lady na master
Lady na master
Call am for dance
She go dance lady dance
Call am for dance
She go dance lady dance
African woman go dance
She go dance the fire dance
African woman go dance
She go dance the fire dance
She know im man na master
She go cook for am
She go do anything he say
But lady, no be so
But lady, no be so
But lady, no be so
But lady, no be so
Lady na master
Lady na master
Lady na master
Lady na master
If you call am woman
African woman no go ′gree
She go say, she go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I be lady,"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I no be woman"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "Market woman na woman"
She go say, "I be lady oh"
She go say, "I be lady"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I be lady"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
She go say, "I be lady"
She go say, "I be lady, oh"
Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
