Fela had been working in the genres of funk and afro-beat for a while. After a slow start, he gained some popularity in his homeland of Nigeria. He met with Ginger Baker (himself a fan of African music) who agreed to produce some albums for Fela and his band. This led rather organically to this collaboration.
It's a record that explores its grooves intricately, with some exciting drumming from Ginger. Arguably, his playing goes beyond even his work in Cream.
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