Archives Tag: Fela

Entertainment

April 19, 2022

  American billionaire and rapper, Jay Z, has hailed legendary musician, Fela, and included a track by the late Nigerian singer in the soundtrack of “The Harder They Fall,’’ a new Netflix film. Read more about Entertainment Produced by Jay Z, the movie features high profile actors like Idris Elba and Regina King. Fela’s “Let’s … Continue reading Jay Z Hails Fela, Includes His Song In New Netflix Movie Soundtrack

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

In the first few seconds of Suffer Suffer, you will hear a chorus of voices break into a chant that is very reminiscent of Fela Kuti’s live backup singers. The chorus plays throughout the song, and the rest of the song doesn’t stray too far from that iconic traditional Afro-pop vibe that Fela imprinted on … Continue reading Suffer Suffer by Lady Donli

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throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

Highlife is one of the most popular genres of music in Nigeria. Early highlife performers in the commercial western states of Nigeria enjoyed the benefits of living in urban, central hubs of art and entertainment. The frenzy of excited fans and the curiosity of foreigners guaranteed that men like Fela Kuti and Sunny Okposo became … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music

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Did You Know? Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Billboard Magazine is a popular music magazine, especially popular in the 80s and 90s. Billboard is known for its music charts, most famously, the Hot 100 Chart and the 200 Album Chart. Little wonder it was big news when Wizkid’s collaboration with Drake, titled One Dance, recently made it to number one on the Billboard Hot … Continue reading See Which Nigerians Left A Lasting Impression On Billboard World Charts

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Entertainment Events

April 19, 2022

We know weekends are for parties, weddings, concerts, and hanging out with friends, so we searched out a few events where you can have all the fun, just for you. Fela and the Kalakuta Queens Fela and the Kalakuta Queens is the story of afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulpo Kuti- his birth and rebirth, his life … Continue reading Events This Weekend

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April 19, 2022

Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti has received his fourth Grammy Award nomination in the last 10 years. The son of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. Others in the category include French group Gipsy Kings, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Indian musician Ravi Shankar. … Continue reading Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination

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April 19, 2022

THE 2013 edition of Felabration, a concert which celebrates the life and times of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to hold soon. Rita Marley, widow of late reggae icon, Bob Marley, is expected at the event. Rita Marley will arrive Lagos and grace the event as a special guest speaker, and would be sharing … Continue reading Rita Marley To Attend Felabration

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Entertainment

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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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu Happy new month! I hope your New Year resolutions are still as intact as mine are? The month of February in Nigeria’s history is a very remarkable one.  And I believe it holds more promise than January did. To start the month, we have picked five outstanding events to help you become … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: February in Nigerian History

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