Who said "The music plays, but the message must be heard"?

This quote is attributed to Fela Kuti.

The music plays, but the message must be heard - Fela Kuti

"The music plays, but the message must be heard"

Fela Kuti Music

Afrobeat Musician Activist Nigerian 1938–1997

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