Shakara is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti, recorded in Lagos in 1971 and originally released on the Nigerian EMI label.[1]

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Shakara
Studio album by Fela Ransome-Kuti and the Africa '70
Released	1972
Recorded	1972 in Lagos, Nigeria
Genre	Afrobeat
Length	27:13
Label	EMI 008N
Producer	Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti chronology
Live! (1971) Shakara (1972) Roforofo Fight (1972)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[3]
Pitchfork	7.8/10[4]

AllMusic commented: "Kuti was highly eclectic, and his innovative, visionary music contained elements of funk/soul, jazz, and blues, as well as African music. That eclectic spirit proves to be a major asset on Shakara, which consists of two 13-minute performances by Kuti's Africa 70 band".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Fela Kuti

1. "Lady" – 13:47
2. "Shakara (Oloje)" – 13:26

Personnel

• Fela Kuti – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals
• Tony Njoku – trumpet
• Igo Chico – tenor saxophone
• Lekan Animashaun – baritone saxophone
• Segun Edo, Tutu Shorunmu – guitar
• Tommy James – bass guitar
• Tony Allen – drums
• James Abayomi – percussion
• Isaac Olaleye – maracas
• Henry Koffi, Daniel Koranteg – congas

References