Tag: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Fela didn’t fight Nigerian government – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, Grammy nominee and the last child of late afrobeat pioneer and socio-political critic, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has said his…
My father, Fela influenced my activism- Falz
Falz who recently released a new project titled “Before The Feats” EP also revealed the influences behind his socially conscious…
Why monogamy doesn’t work – Seun Kuti
Seun also revealed that his late father, Fela Kuti, had over 100 concubines who were living in his house, but…
Grammys: Fela’s track mistakenly played instead of Tyla’s song (Video)
The Recording Academy initially declared Tyla's track as the winner over other Nigerian contenders like Davido's 'Unavailable,' Asake's 'Amapiano,' Burna…
Seun Kuti: Our success isn’t tied to being Fela’s children
Seun is known for his controversial stance and socially conscious music, addressing socio-political issues in Nigeria and beyond. He has…
Made Kuti ties knot with lover Inedoye
In the video, Made joyfully announced, "Today is a day for enjoying delicious wedding cuisine." Accompanying the clip, he expressed…
Felabration 2023 kicks off October 9 with theme “Question Jam Answer”
Felabration is a week-long celebration of Fela's legacy as the creator of the Afrobeat genre and as a renowned human…
Why I wrote a book on my love affair with Fela – Sandra Izsadore
Izsadore, formerly known as Sandra Smith, said she did not write the book for profit but so that readers and…
Fela was a bad father to us – Yeni Kuti
Yeni said said her brother, Femi used to have running battles with him, saying that "Femi will give it to…
Fela’s management warns APC against use of his song for campaign
According to the family and estate of the late singer/activist, the All Progressive Congress did not seek permission before using…
I don’t know if I could’ve survived Fela – Made Kuti
The fast-rising Afrobeat musician stated this recently in a joint interview he and Femi had with France 24, a French…
Fela never received any award while alive – Seun Kuti
Fela’s award cabinet was empty when he was alive and he began receiving awards after his death, Seun Kuti said.
Fela honoured in London with blue plaque on the house he lived
The honour was bestowed on him by the English Heritage, which attached a blue plaque on 12 Stanlake Road residence…
How Fela’s mother changed his style of music – Benson Idonije
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, may have left footprints in the sands of time as…
Fela ignored in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
Late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti did not make it to the list of the 2021 inductees into the Rock…