Fela Kuti and The Africa 70 - V.I.P (Vinyl) Format:Vinyl LP clear and bruising statement of

clear and bruising statement of purpose

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Fela Kuti and The Africa 70 - V.I.P (Vinyl) Format:Vinyl LP clear and bruising statement ofPerformed by Fela and his Afrika 70 at the renowned Berlin Jazz Festival in 1978, this live recording of V. I. P. is possibly Felas most profound vilification of the Nigerian government. In his very public address to the European crowd, Fela explains that V. I. P. normally Very Important Personality really stands for Vagabonds in Power, a direct jab both at the Nigerian authorities and power structure, as well as the ruling class. Musically lush, this