Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but he differs in his religious views.
In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of US musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his Fight to Win album. This album was widely regarded as the most influential Neo-Afrobeat album of the early 21st century.
Eh Oh
Femi Kuti Lyrics
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En Eh
Eh Oh ...
En Eh... Eh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ...
As our sun dea shine, Make our will spirit shine so,
As our star dea Bright make Our make our future bright So .
When darkness come and the moon dea give us light
Na so some place dea cold, na so some place dea hot
And if u go to some places like this na ice block dea fall from the sky
And if u go to some another places like this na ice block dea fall from the sky
En Eh... Eh Oh ...
En Eh
Eh Oh ...
En Eh... Eh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ...
The song "Eh Oh" by Femi Kuti is a call for the Creator to grant wisdom and light in troubled times. The lyrics suggest that as the sun shines and the stars brighten our paths, our will and spirit should be uplifted. The song emphasizes the importance of hope and optimism in the face of darkness and adversity. Femi Kuti highlights the contrast between places where it is cold and places where it is hot, where in some places ice blocks fall from the sky. The song encourages us to seek the wisdom of the Creator to guide us through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
As our sun dea shine, Make our will spirit shine so,
May the brightness of the sun give us the strength to achieve our goals and make our spirits shine with positivity.
As our star dea Bright make Our make our future bright So .
May the brightness of the stars light up our future and bring hope for a better tomorrow.
When darkness come and the moon dea give us light
Even in times of darkness, may the moonlight give us guidance and show us the way forward.
Let the Creator give us wisdom in this trobule time
May the higher power give us the necessary wisdom to overcome challenges and trials.
Na so some place dea cold, na so some place dea hot
The world has different climates, some places are cold, while others are hot.
And if u go to some places like this na ice block dea fall from the sky
In certain parts of the world, like in the polar regions, heavy snowfall occurs and ice blocks fall from the sky.
And if u go to some another places like this na ice block dea fall from the sky
In regions with extreme weather conditions, such as desert areas, sandstorms can cause damage and be a hazard to life.
En Eh... Eh Oh ...
This is a chanting refrain to express joy and enthusiasm.
En Eh
This is an energetic expression to bring the listener's attention to the next line.
Eh Oh ...
This is a chant of exultation, with no specific meaning, just expressing happiness and joy.
En Eh... Eh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ...
This line is a variation of the refrain, expressing happiness more intensely by holding the last syllable for an extended period.
Writer(s): femi kuti
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oluseye
on No Place For My Dream
Wrong lyrics for - No Place for My Dream.