Stalemate (Fela Kuti album)

Stalemate
Studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Afrika Seventi
Released	1977
Recorded	1977
Studio	Decca Studios, Lagos
Genre	Afrobeat
Length	28:39
Label	Decca Afrodisia DWAPS 2033
Producer	Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti chronology
Opposite People (1977) Stalemate (1977) Fear Not for Man (1977)

Stalemate is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian Decca label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "the subject matter is more social than political in content. In keeping with tradition, the album Stalemate consists of two extended pieces – one per side. The title track has a mid-tempo trance groove that bends and yields to Kuti's call and response with Africa '70".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions composed and arranged by Fela Kuti

1. "Stalemate" – 12:54.
2. "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" – 15:45.

Personnel

• Fela Kuti – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals
• Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem – trumpet
• Lester Bowie – trumpet
• Lekan Animashaun – baritone saxophone
• Leke Benson, Clifford Itoje, Oghene Kologbo – guitar
• Nweke Atifoh – bass guitar
• Tony Allen – drums
• Ayoola Abayomi – percussion
• Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun – congas
• Babajide Olaleye – maracas
• Bimbo Adelanwa, Bola Olaniyi, Emaruagheru Osawe, Fehintola Kayode, Folake Oladeinde, Kewe Oghomienor, Ronke Edason, Shade Komolafe, Tejumade Adebiyi, Yemi Abegunde – chorus singers

References

1. Fela Kuti discography Archived May 31, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 8, 2014.
2. Planer, L., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.