Fela’s memories flood Twitter following Macron’s visit to Afrika Shrine

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Nigerians have taken to Twitter to share fond memories of Afrobeat legend, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, after the historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Afrika Shrine on Tuesday.

The excited fans, who shared notes on Fela’s musical prowess, appreciated his relevance and international repute, even after death.

Fela was a legendary multi-instrumentalist, musician, and composer, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre, human rights activist and political maverick.

Fans analysed the importance of Fela’s sound and the honour of Macron’s visit as the French president becomes the first president to enter the Afrika Shrine.