“Oddly, despite the song's wonderfully quirky Zappa-esque brass melodies... the recording itself sounds oddly murky and constructed, far from the crisp, spontaneous efficiency of those early tracks.” Afropop Worldwide · 4 years ago
: While some critics note that Kuti's recordings from this period can sound repetitive or murky, "Mr. Follow Follow" is praised for its ability to maintain a tight, funk appeal throughout its duration. Themes and Impact Mr. Follow Follow
The track is defined by its hypnotic, lengthy jam structure, typical of the Afrika 70 band's peak era. Themes and Impact The track is defined by
"Mr. Follow Follow" is a powerful 12-minute Afrobeat track by Nigerian icon Fela Kuti, originally released on his 1976 album Zombie . The song is a sharp social critique aimed at those who blindly follow authority and colonial mindsets without thinking for themselves. Musical Breakdown The song is a sharp social critique aimed
: 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
: It features a complex web of polyrhythms led by drummer Tony Allen, heavy brass melodies , and Fela’s signature mellow keyboard and saxophone work.
Lyrically, the song uses politically-charged Pidgin English to call out the unthinking obedience of the Nigerian army.