About this episode

The episode discusses Fela Kuti's song 'Zombie' and its impact on Nigerian society and politics in 1976.

In January, 1976, Fela drops his most fiery, confrontational song – “Zombie” is a blistering attack on the army, soldiers, and everyone who “just follows orders” to protect those in power. The song inspires ordinary Nigerians to stand up against tyranny wherever they see it — from traffic cops on the beat to the powerful general / head-of-state. And the response from the government — and its army — is almost immediate. Plus, an unreleased cover of “Zombie” from Santigold. (00:06) Zombie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Topics covered

• music
• politics
• tyranny
• Nigerian history
• social justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Santigold

Books & works: Zombie

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