6th August, 2010
Indications are that the 2010 edition of annual celebration of the life and music of the late Afrobeat king, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will be the best ever if feelers from the organisers are anything to go by.
Tagged Felabration 2010: A celebration of the life, music and legacy of the late Afrobeat king, Fela, this yearâ€
According to Yeni Kuti, stage dancer and daughter of the late Fela, “this yearâ€
Yeni revealed that the 2010 edition will host two shows. “For the first time, Felabration will be leaving its traditional abode, New Afrika Shrine, for the Lagos Island. The idea behind the move is to allow Felaâ€
Meanwhile, plans are in top gear to declare a week-long activities to mark the occasion. One of the highlights of the week is having the legendâ€
This yearâ€
Speaking further on this, Yeni said the life and times of Fela “was a struggle to free the masses from the oppression of dictators and bad leadership. Even in death, his music still speaks. If the history of this nation is to be written, Felaâ€
Felabration 2010 is coming on the heels of the success of the Broadway play, Fela! On Broadway, a new dance musical that tells the story of the Afrobeat legend, which has become a rave in the past few months in the United States of America.
On the last count, the play has won three awards with over 11 nominations.