Fela Kuti Expensive Shit

Fela Kuti’s Expensive Shit pairs irresistible Afrobeat grooves with sharp political defiance. The title track recounts an infamous attempt by Nigerian authorities to imprison him on a cannabis charge, turning the episode into a biting satire of police harassment.

Across two extended tracks, interlocking rhythms, commanding horns and Fela’s distinctive vocals create a powerful blend of movement and message. “Water No Get Enemy” offers a flowing, uplifting counterpoint, completing one of his most celebrated releases.

50th Anniversary Edition pressed on gold nugget vinyl and housed in a trifold jacket featuring original packaging elements and newly licensed images. Includes a dossier envelope containing a poster, print and newspaper clipping, finished with a metallic gold foil band.