Archives Tag: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

History

April 19, 2022

  The name of the late Nigerian educator, activist, humanitarian, and political campaigner, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, rings a bell in the ears of Nigerians born in the late 20th century and the 21st century. Nigerians born in this period did not witness her impact on the country before bidding Mother Earth goodbye on April 13, 1978. … Continue reading Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Pioneer of Nigerian Women’s Rights and Activism

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

  Fela may have been dead for close to a generation now but it is no doubt that he is the most influential artiste from his time there has ever been. This is true if one considers the impact he has had on pop culture. Fela’s Afrobeat sound has shaped the modern music industry for … Continue reading Fela Has Been Nominated For The Rock ‘N. Roll Hall Of Fame

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Social Media

April 19, 2022

There is a reason why afrobeat icon Fela Kuti is celebrated around the world and seen as the gold standard for Nigerian music. Embodying all the aspects of a well-rounded musician, he was talented, possessed an amazing stage presence, released classic songs, and used his music as a platform for activism.  Few have come close … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Music Artistes Who Have Been Influenced By Fela’s Music

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Entertainment throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

On Sept. 4, 1984, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was stopped at the airport, arrested and imprisoned for 20 months. Fela and his band were attempting to board a plane to New York from Lagos when the arrest happened. They were heading to America for a concert, but that concert did not hold until November 8, 1986, … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Fela Performs at the Felt Forum, New York In 1986

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

kiddominant Nigerian producer, Kiddominant, and South African rapper, Kieran Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, will both be performing their single ‘Fela in the Versace’, at the FNB Stadium in South Africa just before the Super Eagles take on the Bafana Bafana on Saturday, 17th November 2018. ‘Fela in the Versace’ pays tribute to the … Continue reading 2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Kiddominant To Perform During Nigeria vs South Africa Match

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People

April 19, 2022

Time flies and people tend to move on to new things and forgetting both people and situations. Nonetheless, there are some people that cannot be ‘moved’ away from or forgotten. Okay, maybe not ‘cannot’, but it will be safe to say, should be constantly remembered especially for their impact in/beyond their generation. In a world … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

By jeremiah

Entertainment

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

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News

April 19, 2022

While visiting the house of Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in the company of the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Wednesday declared that the house located on Nepa Road Isolo Abeokuta would become a national museum. He unveils his plans to immortalize the popular Ransome- Kuti family by turning their ancestral home into a family museum. He said the … Continue reading FG to Make Fela’s Ancestral House a National Museum

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Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Fela Anikulapo Kuti Author: Ola Ajibola Publisher: Lantern Books Number of pages: 126 Type of Book: Creative Non-fiction Age: 8-12 Available here and other major bookshops. Price: N400     MY SUMMARY This book is a beautiful account of the life of Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. It shows interesting details from his birth, … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

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Arts Discover Nigeria Entertainment Events News

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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