Tag: FELA
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I see Fela in my dreams- Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti, the first daughter of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti has revealed that she sees Fela and other late members of her family in her dreams. Speaking as a guest on a radio talkshow, the effervescent lady said: “It’s 20 years since my father died, but it doesn’t seem as if he has been…
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It is hypocritical for the government to celebrate Fela- Kelly Handsome
Known for his outspoken and controversial nature, Maga don pay sensation, Kelly Handsome has decried the government over celebrating Fela’s 20th year remembrance. The versatile singer said it is hypocritical and counseled the government to practice what they preach. “I see a lot of hypocrisy going on, we are celebrating Fela and saying Fela lives…
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Special Report:20 years after, Nigerian artistes yet to fill Fela’s vacuum
“With my music I create change, I am using my music as a weapon”- Fela Kuti As the world celebrates Fela Kuti’s 20 years memorial anniversary, recalling his indelible contributions to world music, It is sad that his shoes are yet to be filled. According to Remi Adekoya:”Fela’s lyrics were scathing denunciations of Nigeria’s…
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5 contemporary Nigerian songs inspired by Fela’s Afrobeat
It is impossible to consistently listen to contemporary Nigerian music and not perceive elements of Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat rooted in it. The Afrobeat maestro who passed on the 2nd of August 1997, was the son of a quiet Anglican priest and an activist mother who was supposed to be fine doctor like his elder brother…
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Remembering Fela: Four Fela documentaries you need to watch
Undoubtedly, Fela was one of the greatest musicians to ever emerge out of Africa. The legendary musician released 24 music albums during his lifetime, while his music pointed out social injustice and oppression. Fela Kuti – ‘Music Is The Weapon’ https://dai.ly/xugje7 This documentary was shot in Lagos at the peak of his career in…
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Nigeria will forever miss Fela- Charly Boy
Nigerian musician and activist, Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly Boy on Wednesday rained encomiums on the late Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, exactly two decades after his demise. Charly Boy called the late Fela, an unequaled legend who preached against corruption, injustice and other societal ills. “The truth is Fela never dies; he lives on…
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Fela can never be forgotten- Segun Arinze
Ace actor, Segun Arinze says Fela’s contribution to African music can never be forgotten. Recall that Fela’s elder brother, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a former minister of health, proclaimed his death from complications related to HIV and AIDS on August 2, 1997. Arinze affirms that the issue the Afrobeat legend addressed in his music were still relevant.…
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It didn’t take me long to fall in love with Fela- Sandra Izsadore,Fela’s lover cum associate
The world stood still when news broke out on August 2, 1997 that Africa’s iconic musician, Fela had passed away. Fela’s music was not only melodious but also used as a tool to comment on injustice and social ills. Many know about the advocacy part of Fela, only few people like Sandra Izsadore his lover…
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Remembering Fela: 3 Fela songs still evergreen in 2017
Confusion Break Bone The song xrays the confusion imminent in the country and the lack of proper organization. Fela’s tone sounds gloomy and withdrawn in this song. He highlights all the glitches he had mentioned in his earlier songs. Amazingly, nothing has changed . The country is still in gloom with the economy…
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Photos: See newly built Fela’s effigy unveiled by LASG
As part of the urban regeneration to beautify and celebrate Lagos @ 50 as well as promote the cultural heritage of the State, the Lagos Government has built an effigy of the late Afrobeat Legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti known as the Liberation Statue in Allen Roundabout, Ikeja.