Fela Kuti - Wikipedia
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician and political activist who invented Afrobeat, a fusion of West African music with funk and jazz. He was a critic of military rule and founded the Kalakuta Republic, a commune that was attacked by the government in 1978.
Fela Kuti | Afrobeat Pioneer, Nigerian Activist | Britannica
5 days ago — Fela Kuti (born October 15, 1938, Abeokuta, Nigeria—died August 2, 1997, Lagos) was a Nigerian musician and activist who launched a modern style of music called Afro-beat, which fused American blues, jazz, and funk with traditional Yoruba music.
Expensive Shit - Wikipedia
Expensive Shit is a 1975 album by Nigerian Afrobeat artist Fela Kuti, featuring songs about his political and social views. The title track refers to a police attempt to frame him for drug possession, while "Water No Get Enemy" is a Yoruban proverb about nature and the universe.
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Learn about the life, music and legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the creator of Afrobeat and a political activist. Explore his discography, biography, news, merchandise and more on his official website.
Fela Kuti - Death, Zombie & Songs - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 — Musician and activist Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat music and was repeatedly arrested and beaten for writing lyrics that questioned the Nigerian government.
Fela Kuti- The Greatest Hits - YouTube
Discover a collection of Fela Kuti's greatest hits on YouTube, showcasing his unique blend of jazz and highlife music.
Fela Kuti is more famous today than ever - The Conversation
The musical. Indeed, a lion cannot birth a goat. Fela comes from a lineage of activists and musicians. His mother Chief Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a human rights activist, …
Brave, inspiring, crazy - the joy of managing Fela Kuti - BBC
At least a million mourners turned up for the funeral of Nigerian musician, and voice of the downtrodden, Fela Kuti, his manager Rikki Stein remembers.
The music and genius of Fela Kuti: Remembering Nigeria’s Afro …
Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, composer, and pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre Fela Kuti (1938-1997), UK, Jan. 6, 1984. (Mike Moore/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) …
The Revolutionary Greatness of Fela Kuti - The Ringer
May 4, 2021 — The Ringer pays tribute to Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician who blended funk, jazz, and traditional African music into a new genre called Afrobeat. Learn about his...