Some opinion out there question the right of people like me to question the kind of image being touted of Fela when I am not a member of the KUTI family, however Fela's answer in 1983 after my departure from his organization to the question: "apart from your immediate family who is the person you hold in very high esteem?" And his answer: "Ohh There are some young boys - heavy young boys One is called ID One is called Duro One is called Femi-photo These three young boys they've been with me for a long time. When they burnt my house many people left me you know Because I didn't have bread (money), till now I still don't have enough bread Many people left me, but these boys stayed - going on and everything I dig them so much. And you know they read a lot of books, history books, and African political books Economic books African things - they are very vast in knowledge, I dig them you know I trust them completely. For now I trust them completely " (FELA SPEAKS: www.radioshrine.com) From this answer, I hope people can understand where people like us are coming from. Without no pretence and no apologies, I hereby present to my readers the essence of Fela's message and struggle from a deep and authentic experience and knowledge of the man. This is a far cry from the brand name FELA, where he was portrayed as an indecisive man running to his mother for assurance and inspiration and championing polygamy. Included in this volume, a comprehensive discography of Fela, with a summary of all the songs and what message they carry. Happy Reading and Please Pass the Message Mabinuori Kayode IDOWU (aka ID).