Fela Kuti
In a recent live session on Instagram, Burna Boy expressed admiration for 2Baba, Timaya, D’banj, Larry Gaaga, and Wande Coal, citing them as influential figures in the music industry. The Grammy recipient singled out Timaya as his top mentor, emphasizing the brotherly support he received. Reflecting on a pivotal moment in 2012, Burna Boy recounted […]
Femi Kuti, one of the sons of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has reacted to his father’s loss in the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Fela was nominated alongside artist like Tina Turner, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Dionne Warwick, and Carole King. This was the first time […]
The Lagos state government has ordered the removal of famous statue of legendary afrobeat pioneer FELA KUTI located at Allen Avenue. According to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile the statue is located in one of the places that was found to be causing traffic gridlock in the state. The current administration has identified four […]
On February 18, 1977, Kalakuta Republic, the Lagos communal home of Fela Kuti, was burned to the ground by Nigerian soldiers, causing the death of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer’s mother. The attack on Kalakuta Republic was sparked off by Fela’s 1976 protest song, ‘Zombie’, which derided Nigeria’s ruling class: the military. In the song, […]
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