1.
To be spiritual is not by praying and going to church. Spiritualism is the understanding of the universe so that it can be a better place to live in.
Fela Kuti
To be devout is not by supplication and attendance of religious services. Devotion is the comprehension of the cosmos so that it can be a more desirable habitat to inhabit.
2.
Music is a spiritual thing, you don't play with music. If you play with music you will die young. You see, because when the higher forces give you the gift of music...musicians hip, it must be well used for the gift of humanity.
Fela Kuti
3.
My people are scared of the air around them, they always have an excuse not to fight for freedom.
Fela Kuti
My people are intimidated by the atmosphere surrounding them, they continually find pretexts for not battling for liberty.
4.
The secret of life is to have no fear.
Fela Kuti
The key to life is courage.
5.
That is my best friend because it is a gift of the creator to Africans. It is a spirit. Marijuana has five fingers of creation...it enhances all your five senses.
Fela Kuti
That is my closest companion as it is a blessing from the divine to Africans. It is an elixir. Marijuana has five components of origin...it augments every one of your five faculties.
6.
Music is a weapon of the future / music is the weapon of the progressives / music is the weapon of the givers of life
Fela Kuti
Music is the tool of the innovators / music is the power of the liberators / music is the force of the champions of life.
7.
To be honest and truthful in all endeavours is an experience, not a regret
Fela Kuti
To be sincere and veracious in all undertakings is a blessing, not a remorse.
8.
I want peace. Happiness. Not only for myself. For everybody.
Fela Kuti
I yearn for harmony. Contentment. Not only for me, but for all humankind.
9.
I must identify myself with Africa. Then I will have an identity.
Fela Kuti
I must become a part of Africa. Then I will have an origin.
10.
I don't tell lies about anybody. That's why i win all my wars.
Fela Kuti
I never stoop to dishonesty in any of my conflicts, which ensures my ultimate victory.
11.
A radical is he who has no sense...fights without reason...I have a reason. I am authentic. Yes, that's what I am.
Fela Kuti
'A revolutionary is he who has no restraint...engages without justification...I have a purpose. I am genuine. Yes, that's what I am.'
12.
99.9% of the information you get about Africa is wrong
Fela Kuti
The large majority of accounts regarding Africa are inaccurate.
13.
If it is not fit to live in, then our job is to make it fit.
Fela Kuti
'If it is not suitable for habitation, then our task is to render it so.'
14.
With my music, I create change...I am using my music as a weapon.
Fela Kuti
I am leveraging my music to effect transformation...employing it as a tool for disruption.
15.
You cannot sing African music in proper English
Fela Kuti
You cannot perform African music in flawless English.
16.
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
17.
In Nigeria they convict by law, not by the truth
Fela Kuti
In Nigeria they sentence by ordinance, not by accuracy.
18.
I refuse to live my life in fear.
Fela Kuti
19.
I hold death in my pouch, I cannot die.
Fela Kuti
20.
Music is the weapon. Music is the weapon of the future.
Fela Kuti
21.
The music of Africa is big sound: it's the sound of a community
Fela Kuti
22.
I could never leave my home.... It inspires me a lot.
Fela Kuti
23.
When you're in prison, you can't do anything about what's happening outside.
Fela Kuti
