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Lyrically, the song uses politically-charged Pidgin English to call out the unthinking obedience of the Nigerian army.

“One thing I appreciate so much is how Fela was able to make his music... exactly how the song starts out is how it ends, low key mellow strokes of the keyboards or sax or strings and the big congo drums gives it that funk appeal!” YouTube · Hogan · 14 years ago Mr. Follow Follow

: It features a complex web of polyrhythms led by drummer Tony Allen, heavy brass melodies , and Fela’s signature mellow keyboard and saxophone work. : Released during a time of intense government

: Released during a time of intense government persecution, the track's release contributed to the military raid on Fela’s Kalakuta Republic compound just a month later. Community Perspectives heavy brass melodies