Tag: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Jaboro unveils rare prison account of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
The “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives” offers a rare first-hand account of one of Africa’s most influential cultural figures, linking music,…
“Fela lives”, Tinubu gushes over Afrobeat legend
According to Tinubu, the award affirms Fela’s enduring global influence and the foundational role he played in the evolution of…
Femi Kuti defends Fela, calls for end to Seun-Wizkid feud
Femi deliberately avoided taking sides in the dispute, which erupted after Seun criticised Wizkid fans for comparing the global Afrobeats…
‘I love Wizkid but he shouldn’t have insulted my father’ – Yeni Kuti
“I love Wizkid a lot, he is my paddy na. He is my small friend,” she said. “I remember when…
Why Wizkid shouldn’t compare himself to Fela- Daddy Freeze
Daddy Freeze added that Wizkid should not compare himself to Fela until he is ready to be an activist...
Fela set to receive Grammy Award, make history
He will be awarded alongside other music legends like Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher and Chaka Khan....
Fela breaks Grammy record years after his death
The Recording Academy announced that Fela will be celebrated alongside global music greats including Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher, and…
Fela becomes first African musician to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
The late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has become the first African musician ever awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
VIDEO: Korra Obidi dances at Fela Kuti’s grave
Dancer and singer Korra Obidi recently visited the grave of legendary musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti during her trip to Nigeria from…
Why Fela never taught me anything – Femi Kuti
Femi also said Fela had an uncanny way of congratulating him whenever he failed at school and expecting a harsh…
Why Fela was ahead of his time – Ben Murray Bruce
"Water No Get Enemy" is the theme of this year's symposium, one of a string of events organized to kick-start…
‘My mum was celibate for 20 years’, Yeni Kuti
She claimed that the late Remi never had any other relationships because of her love for Fela...
Fela Kuti makes Grammy history nearly 30 years after death
The Recording Academy announced that Fela’s politically charged 1976 album Zombie is among the 2025 inductees.
Remilekun’s Memoir: The untold story of Love, Resilience, Afrobeat Legacy
Written during the turbulent days of Kalakuta Republic and amidst Fela’s confrontations with military regimes, the memoir was released by…
“Being Fela’s son is like winning a lottery” – Seun Kuti (Video)
Seun, who was only 14 years old when his father passed away, spoke warmly of Fela, referring to him as…