Fela Kuti - Lady Now

Musically, "Lady" is a masterclass in the genre Fela pioneered.

: The lyrics contrast the "African Woman" (who follows traditional roles) with the "Lady" (who seeks independence and equality in social settings, like sitting at a table before men). Interpretations : Fela Kuti - Lady

An African feminist analysis of Fela's “Lady” - Minna Salami Musically, "Lady" is a masterclass in the genre

: Fela uses "Lady" to critique the adoption of Western social habits by African women, which he viewed as a colonial "mentality" detrimental to traditional African culture. Fela Kuti - Lady