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.
The World Is Chancing
Femi Kuti Lyrics
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When you see what is going on in the world today,
You will agree that poverty is wining the game,
More people are suffering,
More people are very poor
The suffering people cant take anymore,
Anymore, anymore, anymore.
You will agree that poverty is wining the game,
More people are suffering,
More people are very poor
The suffering people cant take anymore,
HOOK;
The world is changing, everyone dey feel the pain,
The world is changing, poverty dey win the game,
The world is changing, everyone can feel the pain,
The world is changing, poverty dey gain, dey win the game.
VERSE 2;
Now the rich dey cry,
But the poor still die from poverty, no be lie,
Remeber Haiti, no one can deny
Somalia, no one can deny
HOOK;
The world is changing, everyone dey feel the pain,
The world is changing, poverty dey win the game,
The world is changing, everyone can feel the pain,
The world is changing, poverty dey gain, dey win the game.
VERSE 3;
Tsunami here, tsunami there,
Theres is flooding everywhere
The phillipines, chile, china, pakistan, japan,
The flooding people cant take anymore
HOOK;
The world is changing, everyone can feel the pain
The world is changing, poverty dey win the game
The world is changing, everyone can feel the pain
The world is changing, poverty dey gain, dey win the game
When you see what is going on in the world today,
You will agree that poverty is wining the game,
More people are suffering,
More people are very poor,
The suffering people cant take anymore,
Anymore, anymore, anymore
In Femi Kuti's song "The World Is Changing," he highlights the impact of poverty on people all over the world. He sings about the increasing suffering of people due to poverty, with no end in sight. The lyrics suggest that poverty is winning the game, as more and more people are suffering and dying. Femi Kuti also makes reference to natural disasters such as tsunamis and flooding, which further exacerbate the challenges that poor people face.
The hook, "The world is changing, poverty dey win the game," is repeated several times, indicating that poverty is a persistent problem that is getting worse. The song strives to bring awareness to poverty and the impact it has on individuals and communities. Femi Kuti uses the lyrics to paint a picture of how poverty affects people all over the world, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.
Through the song, Femi Kuti encourages people to recognize the painful reality of poverty and take action to reduce its impact. He urges everyone to recognize that we are all part of the problem and part of the solution. The song ends with the refrain "anymore, anymore, anymore," indicating that people are tired of living in poverty and are looking for solutions to break the cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
When you see what is going on in the world today,
Upon observing current world events,
You will agree that poverty is wining the game,
It becomes evident that poverty is prevailing
More people are suffering,
The number of individuals experiencing hardship is increasing
More people are very poor,
There are larger populations of impoverished individuals
The suffering people cant take anymore,
Those enduring distress can no longer tolerate it
Anymore, anymore, anymore.
Their inability to bear the suffering is reiterated
The world is changing, everyone dey feel the pain,
The global landscape is shifting, causing widespread discomfort
Poverty dey win the game,
Poverty is dominating
Now the rich dey cry,
The wealthy are also experiencing distress
But the poor still die from poverty, no be lie,
Despite the rich experiencing troubles, poverty is fatal for the less privileged
Remeber Haiti, no one can deny
The memory of catastrophic events in Haiti is still vivid
Somalia, no one can deny
Devastating conditions in Somalia are undeniable
Tsunami here, tsunami there,
Natural disasters such as tsunamis are occurring in various locations
Theres is flooding everywhere
Flooding is widespread
The flooding people cant take anymore,
Those affected by the flooding can no longer endure the situation
The world is changing, everyone can feel the pain
The ongoing transformation is causing distress to all
Poverty dey gain, dey win the game
Poverty continues to succeed
Contributed by Cooper G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christophesonet2203
Magnificent title and video. Femi, elder son of Fela, is my favourite from this family of afrobeat musicians. He is really concerned, mobilised, as a singer of texts, the grave beauty on his face is able to be read.
@antpires100
Primeiro single do novo álbum de Femi Kuti e um teledisco extraordinário! «The World is Changing», para o melhor (a música) e para o pior (tudo o resto, como se vê nesta música).
@MrPatzdtrick
Amazing! I like the message of this music, Good Job to the Composer and Artist!
@karebare836
Amazingly Done Video...POWERFUL Message and the Vibes So Strong! Luv this!
@victorokenini8964
Femi Kuti is a musical icon.
@emiliae6460
Hieno sanoma hienossa laulussa. Kiitos Femi, kun tuot esille maailman epäkohtia. Terveisiä Suomesta 😺
@StephenAdewole
Lovely piece of Art,a good message by a good minded person
@shawllz
Femi.... Good one, I see the work you've put into this! YOU REPRESENT!!!
@chatosdamerda
espetacular...mt bom mesmo
@vincentb.4598
Nice song, nice video ! Like and share ! Great Job team Femi & Sodi ;)