Shuffering and Shmiling

Shuffering and Shmiling is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti.^[1] It was recorded in 1977 and released on the Nigerian Coconut label.^[2]

Shuffering and Shmiling
Studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and Africa 70
Released	1978
Recorded	1977 in Nigeria
Genre	Afrobeat
Length	21:59
Label	Coconut PMLP 1005 distributed by Phonogram Inc.
Producer	Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti chronology
Sorrow Tears and Blood (1977) Shuffering and Shmiling (1978) Unknown Soldier (1979)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[4]
Spin Alternative Record Guide	9/10[5]

AllMusic stated: "While continuing along in his tradition of savvy instrumental innovation, Shuffering and Shmiling plays out with the same intensity and voracious soloing that mark other great Africa 70 performances like Confusion, Gentleman, and No Agreement; but the point of departure here is the outward remarks he makes on a touchy topic: religion."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Fela Kuti

1. "Shuffering and Shmiling (Vocal)" – 12:12
2. "Shuffering and Shmiling (Instrumental)" – 9:47
3. "Perambulator" – 14:30 Alternative track on 1984 French reissue

Personnel

• Fela Kuti – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals

Afrika 70

• Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem – trumpet
• Christopher Uwaifor – alto saxophone
• Lekan Animashaun – baritone saxophone
• Leke Benson, Okalue Ojeah, Oghene Kologbo – guitar
• Nweke Atifoh – bass guitar
• Tony Allen (aka Ladi Alabi) – drums
• Ayoola Abayomi – percussion
• Babajide Olaleye – maracas
• Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun – congas
• Alake Anikulapo Kuti, Emaruagheru Anikulapo Kuti, Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti, Ihase Anikulapo Kuti, Kevwe Anikulapo Kuti, Remi Anikulapo-Kuti, Tejumade Anikulapo Kuti – chorus

Technical

• Musiliu P. Brimah – design
• Kenny Adamson – cartoons