Archives Tag: Afrobeat
Did You Know…? Fela Kuti Once Tried to Run For President
April 19, 2022
I bet you didn’t know that legendary Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, once declared his intention to run for the office of president of the federal republic of Nigeria. Movement of the People Party After returning from the 1978 Berlin Jazz festival, Fela was deserted by his band who had heard rumours that he wanted to … Continue reading Did You Know…? Fela Kuti Once Tried to Run For President
Celebrating Fela: 16 Years After
April 19, 2022
The King of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Kuti died on August 2nd, 1997. Whichever angle you want to view it from, Fela is a great man. I chose the present tense ‘is’ in describing him because 16 years after his demise, he still lives in the hearts of millions of people; his music still inspires scores … Continue reading Celebrating Fela: 16 Years After
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New Music Video: Everybody Do The African Skank By JJC!
April 19, 2022
The video of a new single African Skank by JJC, is out. The audio has been enjoying airplay on various radio stations across Nigeria and UK. The video is fresh and features a clutch of celebrities including Ali Baba, Kate Henshaw, Weird MC, Goldie, DJ Sose, Wilson Alao, Tunde Ednut, Funke Akindele, Kaffy, Denrele, Anita … Continue reading New Music Video: Everybody Do The African Skank By JJC!
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Museum Dedicated To Fela Kuti Opens In Lagos [PICTURE]
April 19, 2022
Celebrating his posthumous birthday, the children of Fela Kuti have opened a museum called “Kalakuta” which is dedicated to their late father and Afrobeat Legend. The Museum was launched yesterday, October 15, when he would have been 74years. Fela died in 1997 – at 58 – of HIV-related sickness, but his works and significance continued … Continue reading Museum Dedicated To Fela Kuti Opens In Lagos [PICTURE]
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