Tag: FELA
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How Fela inspired Tiwa Savage’s new single “49-99”
Tiwa Savage has released the first single after her exit from Mavin Records. The song is titled “49-99”. Tiwa whose music has been tilting towards Afrobeat in recent times, noted that the title was inspired by the legendary Afrobeat king, Fela Kuti. During the listening party, she had a Q&A session during which she revealed…
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Fela father’s strict disciplinarian style made me who I am today – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said that the strict discipline he got as a child growing up with his uncle, father of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Oludotun Ransome Kuti shaped his life to become what he is today. Soyinka recalled with nostalgia how tough it was to have spent two years as a…
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Anyone who calls himself the next Fela is crazy- Eedris Abdulkareem[VIDEO]
Eedris Abdulkareem, controversial hip-hop artiste, has unleashed a scathing, profanity-laced attack on singers who refer to themselves as the next ‘Fela’. The veteran’s grudge with these artistes is that they sing about women on Afrobeats Instrumentals which doesn’t represent what Fela was known for. Eedris made this known as a guest on Jordan FM’s entertainment…
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Fela’s ‘Zombie’ to be re-launched after four decades
Kalakuta Republic, the Lagos communal home of Fela Kuti, was burned to the ground by Nigerian soldiers on February 18, 1977. The incident caused 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 ridiculed Nigeria’s ruling class: the military. …
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Felabration: Afrobeat enthusiasts to converge for Fela’s 80th posthumous birthday
Devotees of Afrobeat will on Monday converge as the 2018 edition of Felabration kicks off. Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late legendary musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, noted that hundreds of Afrobeat enthusiasts from four continents will attend the festival billed to take place between October 15 and 21. Kuti made this known on Wednesday during…
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Burna Boy pays tribute to Fela in new video
Burna Boy’s ’Ye’ has topped music charts globally, and continued to enjoy mass airplays and attention. Now, fans can enjoy the highly anticipated video just as much. The song itself narrates some socio-cultural issues we deal with in a laidback, easy-going manner. With the video, there are bright lights and confined symmetry, but there…
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The Federal Government must apologize to Fela- Ben Bruce
Media entrepreneur and senator representing Bayelsa East in the National Assembly, Ben Bruce, has urged the Federal Government to apologize to the late Afro-beat legend, Fela Kuti, over sending him to jail. Bruce made this known while reacting to French President, Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Afrika Shrine last Tuesday. Bruce writing on his Twitter handle…
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Coachella: See how Beyonce paid tribute to Fela[Video]
Nigerians were elated when renowned American pop star, Beyoncé paid tribute to Nigeria’s Fela Kuti during her Coachella performance on Saturday. Beyonce who has been lauded for her remarkable performance at the event, did a rendition of Fela’s 1976 classic ‘Zombie’. There was palpable excitement when Beyonce’s instrumentalists played the jazzy instrumentation of ‘Zombie’. Even…
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People should stop comparing me to Fela- Wizkid declares
Nigerian pop star, Wizkid has slammed individuals who compare him to Fela. The singer noted that it is disrespectful. The comparison started after Wizkid performed at The Royal Albert Hall in London. Wizzy as he is fondly called by his fans, made this known during a chat with Hip TV. “You cannot compare me with…
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Fela trusted the wrong people in his last days- Daughter declares
Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of late Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has revealed that her father trusted the wrong people while he was alive and this makes her angry. The outspoken daughter of the music maestro took to her Instagram to condemn those she accused of telling her that her father’s money isn’t meant for her…