Fela Kuti, Africa 70 - Kalakuta Show (Clear Blue Vinyl) Vinyl LP

This limited edition pressing of Fela Kuti’s seminal album comes on striking Gulf of Guinea Blue vinyl, a fitting tribute to the record’s defiant spirit. Originally conceived as a sonic retaliation against the military regime that twice raided his Kalakuta Republic compound in Lagos in 1974, the album captures Fela’s unflinching critique of post-colonial corruption and state brutality. Despite being brought to trial on baseless charges, Fela was acquitted, his status as a cultural hero cemented. The album’s narrative confronts the harsh realities inflicted by Nigerian police and military forces, transforming personal and collective trauma into music that is as politically charged as it is rhythmically compelling.