Shakara (album)

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.

Reception
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".

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