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.
Wonder Wonder
Femi Kuti Lyrics
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Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder-ha
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder-ha
Till you turn to wonderer
Wonder-ha
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder-ha
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder-ha
Yeah-ha-he-yeah
Many things they happen for this world
Wey go surprise you, confuse you, depress you, turn you wonderer
You go begin to wonder
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (wonder-ha)
Till you turn to wonderer (till you turn to wonderer ooooo)
Wonder
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (oo-hooo)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (oo-hooo)
Till you turn to wonderer (yay-eee-yay yeah)
African unity started in the early 60s
Na kwame nkrumah ooo
See the vision ooo
Make africans unite
Make the people be one
African unity, will make the continent strong
Over 30 years
Africans no get direction
Na for our very eyes oyibo man unite
The matter now, go make you start to think
Go dey make you wonder, will africa ever unite?
Wonder
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (wonder)
Till you turn to wonderer (will africa ever unite ooooo)
Wonder
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (you don′t know)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (i don't know)
Till you turn to wonderer (will africa ever unite?)
Look at religion see the contradiction
The confusion, church and mosque dey cause
Fanatics, they cause religious wars
Pretenders, hypocrites receive the world in God′s name
Riva iva everyday, Riva iva every night
Na pastor life dey better
The people dey suffer
Dem say the saviour dey come
Many don die dey wait am
Now the people dey wonder will jesus ever come
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (wonder-ha)
Till you turn to wonderer (will jesus ever come?)
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (you don't know)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (i don't know)
Till you turn to wonderer (will jesus ever come?)
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (you don′t know)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (i don′t know)
Till you turn to wonderer (will africa ever unite oooo?)
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (you don't know)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (i don′t know)
Till you turn to wonderer (will africa ever unite oooo?)
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (oooo-hoooo)
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder (oooo-hoooo)
Till you turn to wondere (yay-eee-yay yeah)
Wonder ha
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder ha
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder ha
Till you turn to wonderer (till we turn to wonderer ha)
Wonder
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder
Wonder (wonder)
Wonder
Wonder (wonder)
The lyrics of Femi Kuti's song "Wonder Wonder" explore themes of confusion, surprise, and wonderment in relation to the state of the world. Throughout the song, Femi Kuti references instances that can cause one to become a wonderer, such as the lack of African unity despite efforts in the 1960s, the religious wars and hypocrisy caused by church and mosque practices, and the waiting for a savior that may never come. The repetition of the word wonder and the use of the phrase "till you turn to wonderer" serves as a reminder that life can be full of unexpected situations that cause one to question and marvel at the world around them.
Furthermore, the song is not only about the negative aspects that can cause one to wonder but also the positive ones. It is a reminder for people to constantly wonder and question the world around them. It is also a call for unity and a need to come together and think outside the box to create a better world.
In summary, "Wonder Wonder" is a commentary on the state of the world, its lack of unity, and the need to constantly question the world around us, both the good and the bad.
Line by Line Meaning
Wonder-ha
Expressing the feeling of wonder
Wonder, wonder, wonder, wonder-ha
Repeatedly expressing the feeling of wonder
Till you turn to wonderer
Until one becomes a person who is full of wonder
Many things they happen for this world
There are many events that occur in this world
Wey go surprise you, confuse you, depress you, turn you wonderer
That will surprise, confuse, depress, and turn you into a person who is full of wonder
You go begin to wonder
You will start to feel a sense of wonder
Yeah-ha-he-yeah
An expression of approval or agreement
African unity started in the early 60s
The efforts towards African unity began in the early 1960s
Na kwame nkrumah ooo
Referring to Kwame Nkrumah, the Ghanaian leader who championed African unity
See the vision ooo
Recognizing the foresight and vision of Kwame Nkrumah
Make africans unite
Calling for the unification of Africans
Make the people be one
Advocating for the people to come together as one
African unity, will make the continent strong
Believing that African unity will strengthen the continent
Over 30 years
For more than thirty years
Africans no get direction
Africans lack direction
Na for our very eyes oyibo man unite
Witnessing white people unite while Africans fail to do so
The matter now, go make you start to think
This issue will make you begin to think
Go dey make you wonder, will africa ever unite?
Causing one to wonder if Africa will ever unite
Look at religion see the contradiction
Examining religion will reveal the contradictions in it
The confusion, church and mosque dey cause
The confusion caused by the church and mosque
Fanatics, they cause religious wars
Religious fanatics are responsible for religious wars
Pretenders, hypocrites receive the world in God′s name
Those who pretend and are hypocritical receive worldly rewards in the name of God
Riva iva everyday, Riva iva every night
There are conflicts and problems every day and night
Na pastor life dey better
Pastors live better lives
The people dey suffer
The people suffer
Dem say the saviour dey come
They say the savior is coming
Many don die dey wait am
Many have died waiting for him
Will jesus ever come?
Asking the question if Jesus will ever come
Till you turn to wonderer
Until you become a person who is full of wonder
Till we turn to wonderer ha
Until we become people who are full of wonder
Writer(s): Femi Kuti
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@engr.gbengaobokhaifolami8836
Another example of how sons leave outside their great fathers shadow..........Femi Kuti is a Legend
@azukannabuogor9652
Femi is a class act...weldone..this is a masterpiece
@Symply_Keeks
This is what we call good good music. A huge fan of your late father. A true son of the African legend.
@kolawolebabatunde8712
You no point baby.......
@wizolufa1452
Until this comment I thought it was a song by fela
@waleolatubosun3948
Song was written by said late father
@wizolufa1452
@@waleolatubosun3948 that makes sense
@georgeoliveira1443
Greeting from Bahia, Brazil. The most african land after Africa. <3
@omoibile
If the boy with a saxo is his son that is wonderful because he is doing exactly what Fela his father did introducing him as a young boy to music. Femi is laying down the legacy to his son.too. THANKS ote1000! for the post and FEMI WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU.
@Borgointer
Yeah that’s his son