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Fela Kuti – Sorrow Tears and Blood (Edit)

By Jazzy October 28th, 2020

A week has passed after the Lekki Massacre (20-210-20, the massacre of peaceful Nigerian Youths/Protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate) and to pay respect to the falling heroes and patriotic Nigerians we bring you this Fela masterpiece – ‘Sorrow Tears and Blood‘ which contains a powerful message about the sorrowful incident.

Often assumed to be inspired by the February 1977 army attack on Kalakuta Republic, according to sleeve designer Ghariokwu Lemi, “SorrowTearsAndBlood” was written in response to the South African regime’s crushing of the Soweto uprising in June 1976.

Stream and download below!