Archives Tag: Fela Kuti
Suffer Suffer by Lady Donli
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
Seun Kuti Gets Grammy Awards Nomination
April 19, 2022
Crown prince of Afrobeat, Seun Kuti, has been nominated for a Grammy Award. His March 2018 album “Black Times” was nominated for ‘Best World Music Album’ According to the awards website, the award category recognizes “albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental World Music recordings.” in his father’s footsteps Seun … Continue reading Seun Kuti Gets Grammy Awards Nomination
Did You Know Fela’s Grandfather Was The First Nigerian To Release a Music Album?
April 19, 2022
Reverend Canon Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti, grandfather of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, was the first ever Nigerian to have recorded and released an album. Church boy The clergyman, who also happens to be the great-grandfather of the Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, had been composing music since 1878. His songs were predominantly indigenous gospel songs … Continue reading Did You Know Fela’s Grandfather Was The First Nigerian To Release a Music Album?
Government Urged to Cash in on the Fela Brand
April 19, 2022
Following the visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Africa Shrine of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, last week, many Nigerians on Twitter have called on the Federal government to brand the prodigy’s story and legacy as a means of attracting tourists to the country. Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s personal life, music, activism, and doggedness … Continue reading Government Urged to Cash in on the Fela Brand
Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Others to Join Jay Z, Beyonce, Usher on Stage at the Global Citizen Festival
April 19, 2022
CEO of Global Citizen, Hugh Evans, has announced on Monday, July 9th that Nigerian music stars Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and D’banj will headline this year’s edition of the Global Citizen Festival. Together with other celebrities, they will be lending their voices to a vision of ending poverty by 2030. In celebration of the … Continue reading Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Others to Join Jay Z, Beyonce, Usher on Stage at the Global Citizen Festival
Seun Kuti Presents ‘Black Times’ Album
April 19, 2022
Afrobeats Prince, Seun Kuti, on Thursday, April 19th, hosted fans, colleagues, the media and friends to the listening of his new album Black Times”at the Kalakuta Museum, Ikeja, Lagos. black times Seun said, while welcoming guests, to the event: “Black Times is a true reflection of my political and social beliefs; it is also dear … Continue reading Seun Kuti Presents ‘Black Times’ Album
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
Pharell Meets Fela Kuti in ‘Happy’ Remix
April 19, 2022
The late Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti created songs characterized by serious themes such corruption and dictators but one thing it did aside form make you think was make you happy! The cultural rhythms and African inspired melodies were nothing short of phenomenal. Many of us still listen to Kuti’s music and some … Continue reading Pharell Meets Fela Kuti in ‘Happy’ Remix
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From Fashion to Film: Deola Sagoe to Feature in ‘October 1’
April 19, 2022
One of Nigeria’s most prominent fashion designers, Deola Sagoe, has decided to make history in the film industry as well. Acting as Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, the late mother of late afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, she appears a sight to behold. It is only befitting that a woman of such class should fill in such … Continue reading From Fashion to Film: Deola Sagoe to Feature in ‘October 1’
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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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