Stalemate (Fela Kuti album)

Stalemate is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian Decca label.

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "the subject matter is more social than political in content. In keeping with tradition, the album Stalemate consists of two extended pieces – one per side. The title track has a mid-tempo trance groove that bends and yields to Kuti's call and response with Africa '70".

Track listing

All compositions composed and arranged by Fela Kuti

1. "Stalemate" – 12:54.
2. "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" – 15:45.

Personnel

• Fela Kuti – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals
• Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem – trumpet
• Lester Bowie – trumpet
• Lekan Animashaun – baritone saxophone
• Leke Benson, Clifford Itoje, Oghene Kologbo – guitar
• Nweke Atifoh – bass guitar
• Tony Allen – drums
• Ayoola Abayomi – percussion
• Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun – congas
• Babajide Olaleye – maracas
• Bimbo Adelanwa, Bola Olaniyi, Emaruagheru Osawe, Fehintola Kayode, Folake Oladeinde, Kewe Oghomienor, Ronke Edason, Shade Komolafe, Tejumade Adebiyi, Yemi Abegunde – chorus singers

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