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: It reinforces the themes of the Zombie album, depicting soldiers and followers as brainless robots who carry out orders regardless of their moral consequences.

“Oddly, despite the song's wonderfully quirky Zappa-esque brass melodies... the recording itself sounds oddly murky and constructed, far from the crisp, spontaneous efficiency of those early tracks.” Afropop Worldwide · 4 years ago

: Released during a time of intense government persecution, the track's release contributed to the military raid on Fela’s Kalakuta Republic compound just a month later. Community Perspectives Mr. Follow Follow

Lyrically, the song uses politically-charged Pidgin English to call out the unthinking obedience of the Nigerian army.

: While some critics note that Kuti's recordings from this period can sound repetitive or murky, "Mr. Follow Follow" is praised for its ability to maintain a tight, funk appeal throughout its duration. Themes and Impact : It reinforces the themes of the Zombie

“One thing I appreciate so much is how Fela was able to make his music... exactly how the song starts out is how it ends, low key mellow strokes of the keyboards or sax or strings and the big congo drums gives it that funk appeal!” YouTube · Hogan · 14 years ago

: It features a complex web of polyrhythms led by drummer Tony Allen, heavy brass melodies , and Fela’s signature mellow keyboard and saxophone work. Themes and Impact “One thing I appreciate so

The track is defined by its hypnotic, lengthy jam structure, typical of the Afrika 70 band's peak era.