Tag: FELA
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Beyonce grooves to Fela’s song during baby shower
Just when everyone is anxiously awaiting the birth of Beyonce’s twins, the pop star held an African-inspired baby shower on Saturday. In attendance were her mum, Kelly Rowland and friends who attended the baby shower. At the event, African print materials were used as décor while they danced to music by late Afrobeat legend, Fela…
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Fela to be inducted into Hard Rock Music Memorabilia Collection
Legendary Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s costume will take a place among music greats on Hardrock Cafe Music Memorabilia Collection. His children, Yeni, Femi and Seun Kuti will hand over costumes worn by Fela, including pieces of clothing and shoes to representatives of Hard Rock International in Lagos. The event coincides with the 20th anniversary of…
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Emotions as Fela resurrects in Lagos
Music legends never die, their melody lives on long after they are gone. Members of the original cast for the broadway musical, FELA! reawakened his memories at the just concluded FELA! broadway music concert. The music fiesta was a three-day marathon of sold out performances in honour of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. The concert…
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How Fela Kuti inspires us- IML
Budding Afropop duo,IML which consists of Singz IML and Phziesong IML have revealed how the legendary Fela Kuti inspires them. According to them:” The Legendary Abami Eda makes us true to ourselves as Africans and we are inspired by his authenticity, passion for his craft and ability to speak against injustice.” The zeal and passion…