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Africa for Africa

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Africa for Africa
Studio album by
Released2010 / 2011
GenreAfrobeat
LabelWrasse / Knitting Factory
ProducerSodi
Femi Kuti chronology
Day by Day
(2008)
Africa for Africa
(2010)
No Place for My Dream
(2013)

Africa for Africa is an album by Nigerian musician Femi Kuti, released in 2010 on Wrasse Records. The album was also released in 2011 on Knitting Factory Records.[1]

Critical reception

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AllMusic's Jeff Tamarkin said the album continued Femi's father, Fela, tradition but sounded more modern and incorporated wider influences including Latin, Caribbean, and African-American. He also said it had a strong political message.[1]

Track listing

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  1. Dem Bobo
  2. Nobody Beg You
  3. Politics in Africa
  4. Bad Government
  5. Can't Buy Me
  6. Africa for Africa
  7. Make We Remember
  8. Obasanjo Don Play You Wayo
  9. Boys Dey Hungry for Town
  10. Now You See
  11. No Blame Them
  12. Yeparipa
  13. E No Good
  14. It Don't Mean
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Personnel

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  • Seye Adewunmi – trumpet[1]
  • Oluwaseun Ajayi – keyboards
  • Bose Ajila – vocals (Background)
  • Akin Akinboro – percussion
  • Olusola Alobalorun – trumpet
  • Morufu Anifowoshe – engineer
  • Femi Anikulapo-Kuti – composer, organ, saxophone, trumpet, vocals
  • Opeyemi Awomolo – guitar, leader
  • Daniel Bankole – baritone sax
  • Dotun Bankole – tenor sax
  • Anthonia Bernards – background vocals
  • Tom Darnal – artwork
  • Onome Kate-Udi – background vocals
  • Jubril Ogungbade – engineer
  • Tiwalade Ogunlowo – trombone
  • Adebowale Oloko-Obi – drums
  • Adekunle Osunniran – percussion, sekere
  • Jolaosho Sunday – engineer
  • Marc Welter – mixing assistant
  • Sodi – production[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Jurek, Thom. "Africa for Africa". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  2. ^ "Femi Kuti – Africa For Africa". Discogs. Retrieved 2 May 2015.