International Thief Thief
by Fela Kuti & The Africa '70
- Type: Album
- Released: 1979
- Label: Phonodisk
- Country: Nigeria
- Length: 24:01
- Community rating: 4.1/5 from 5 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Driven by an infectious, intricately layered rhythm section, this extended two-track release mounts a scathing attack on foreign corporate exploitation in Africa. The Nigerian bandleader targets specific multinational corporations by name, blending complex jazz-funk horn arrangements with fiercely direct, politically conscious vocals. The record serves as a prime example of afrobeat's power as both irresistible dance music and an uncompromising platform for social critique.
Genres
Descriptors: political, rhythmic, conscious, repetitive, funky, groove-laden, percussive, long-form, call-and-response, protest
Tracklist
Credits
- Fela Kuti - primary artist, composed by, arranged by, producer, piano, vocals, tenor saxophone [solo]
- Africa 70 - primary artist
- Femi Kuti - alto saxophone
- Mukoro Owieh - baritone saxophone [2nd]
- Idowu Adewale - bass guitar
- Kalenky Clement Djalo - bass guitar
- Alake Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Ihase Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Kevwe Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Alele Adama - claves [sticks]
- Chief Udoh Essiet - congas [2nd]
- Ajao Bello - design [cover], graphics, artwork [paste-up]
- Maseaswe Anam - drums
- Nicholas Avom - drums
- Ola Seni Pratt - engineer [recording assistant]
- J. Fubara Gbobokiribosibiogbo - engineer [recording]
- Yomi Ogundipe - guitar
- Okalue Ojeah - guitar [tenor]
- Lekan Animashaun - leader, baritone saxophone, baritone saxophone [solo]
- Wale Toriola - maracas
- Durotimi Ikujenyo - piano [rhythm piano]
- Dele Osho - rhythm guitar
- Tunde Brown - rhythm guitar
- Mardo Martino - rhythm guitar, guitar [solo]
- Oyinade Adeniran - tenor saxophone
- Jacqueline Grandchamp-Thiam - translated by [french]
- Oye Shobowale - trumpet [1st]
- Otenioro Olu Ifayehun - trumpet [2nd], trumpet [solo]
- Fesobi Olawaiye - valve trombone