Legendary Nigerian Afrobeat act Seun Kuti joins forces with his iconic band Egypt 80 and rock guitar legend Tom Morello on a bold and politically charged new record titled “Na Dem.”
This collab was never going to be a quiet one. Seun Kuti has never made music to sit on the fence, and “Na Dem,” featuring Egypt 80 and Tom Morello, continues that tradition with full force. This is music with something real to say.
“Na Dem” hits hard from the very first second. The production blends classic Afrobeat horns and percussion with a raw rock energy that Tom Morello brings through his guitar work. The two sounds do not clash. They push each other forward, and the result is a record that feels genuinely powerful.
Egypt 80 holds the foundation tight throughout. The band sounds locked in and purposeful. Every instrument earns its place on the record.
Tom Morello’s Contribution
This is where “Na Dem” becomes something different. Tom Morello does not show up and play it safe. His guitar cuts through the mix with that signature aggressive style that fans of Rage Against The Machine will recognise immediately.
But he also respects the Afrobeat frame Seun Kuti builds around the song. The two worlds meet in the middle, and neither one swallows the other. That balance is what makes the collab so interesting to listen to.
“Na Dem” is a direct and unflinching commentary on power, oppression, and the people responsible for the suffering of ordinary Nigerians and Africans. Seun Kuti does not whisper this message. He puts it right in your face the way his father, Fela Kuti, always did.
The lyrics are sharp and conscious. The anger behind them is real and earned. This is protest music in the truest sense of the word.
Seun Kuti carries “Na Dem” with the authority of someone who grew up inside this music and has dedicated his life to carrying it forward. His vocal performance is passionate and commanding. He sounds like a man who means every single word.
That conviction makes the record impossible to ignore.
“Na Dem” is a serious and important record from Seun Kuti and two collaborators who clearly understood the assignment. It is not background music. It demands your full attention and rewards you for giving it.
Play it loud and listen carefully. Seun Kuti, Egypt 80, and Tom Morello deliver something that goes beyond entertainment and into something much more meaningful.
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