Why Black Man Dey Suffer

Why Black Man Dey Suffer is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1971 and originally released on the Nigerian African Sounds label after EMI refused to release it.

Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars, stating: "Why Black Man Dey Suffer is a relatively early chapter in the Fela discography, originally recorded in 1971. Put to tape with early band Africa 70 and Cream drummer/Afro-beat enthusiast Ginger Baker on board as well, the record is made up of two extensive, repetitive, and loping pieces."

Track listing
All compositions by Fela Kuti
 * 1) "Why Black Man Dey Suffer" – 15:15
 * 2) "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" – 12:56

Original art cover/painting (1971)
Grace Okotie-Eboh Oduro
 * 1) "Why Black Man Dey Suffer" All Rights reserved (Painting Copy write – Grace Okotie-Eboh Oduro)
 * 2) "Reason behind the painting was to depict the slavery and exploitation of the African(Black Man) by the Jews,Europeans and the Arabs"

Personnel

 * Fela Kuti – electric piano, vocals
 * Tonny Njoku – trumpet
 * Igo Chico – saxophone
 * Tony Allen, Ginger Baker – drums