Archives Tag: Afrobeat
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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