Fela Kuti Quotes

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.

My people are scared of the air around them, they always have an excuse not to fight for freedom.

The secret of life is to have no fear.

Music is a weapon of the future / music is the weapon of the progressives / music is the weapon of the givers of life

To be honest and truthful in all endeavours is an experience, not a regret

I want peace. Happiness. Not only for myself. For everybody.

I must identify myself with Africa. Then I will have an identity.

I don't tell lies about anybody. That's why i win all my wars.

A radical is he who has no sense...fights without reason...I have a reason. I am authentic. Yes, that's what I am.

99.9% of the information you get about Africa is wrong

If it is not fit to live in, then our job is to make it fit.

With my music, I create change...I am using my music as a weapon.

You cannot sing African music in proper English

In Nigeria they convict by law, not by the truth

I refuse to live my life in fear.

I hold death in my pouch, I cannot die.

Music is the weapon. Music is the weapon of the future.

The music of Africa is big sound: it's the sound of a community

I could never leave my home.... It inspires me a lot.

When you're in prison, you can't do anything about what's happening outside.