#FelaRemembrance: Family, fans remember Fela 20 years after death

Afrobeat creator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, died on August 2, 1997 from complications related to AIDS.

Arguably the biggest musician that ever came out of Nigeria, Fela is remembered for his music, activism and unorthodox personal life.

Expectedly, family and fans across the world paid glowing tributes to the man known as Abami Eda on the 20th anniversary of his death.

What a great man he was.our father (Fela) Brave,committed in the fight against corruption,oppression.His music/msg still more than relevant in this trying times we are.Fela we ❤️U.

A post shared by Femi Kuti (@femiakuti) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:24pm PDT

My father! My friend! Fela……….

A post shared by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti (@yeniakuti) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:14pm PDT

When death is nothing but a power move!! Rest In Power!! #year20 A. F. E

A post shared by Seun Kuti (@shotsdboss) on Aug 2, 2017 at 2:34am PDT

Except for the friend part ??????????????#M♥TUN #FelaAKuti #Afrobeat #PansaPansa #20yrsAfterFELA #M♦tunrayoAKuti @Regrann from @yeniakuti – My father! My friend! Fela………. – #regrann

A post shared by IFESMOTHER (@motunrayoanikulapokuti) on Aug 2, 2017 at 12:06am PDT

Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s resting place at the Kalakuta Museum. #rememberingFela20yearsOn #fela@20#FelaRemembrance #20thAnniversaryedition pic.twitter.com/l1Oi30et5L

— Felabration (@FelabrationNG) August 2, 2017

Twenty years after his passing, he’s bigger than ever. Afrobeat on until further notice. #FelaRemembrance #VivaBlackPresidentViva #FelaKuti pic.twitter.com/D2e4wkBZV4

— Lamo’s Adjutant (@kay_sesen) August 2, 2017

20 years today you left to rest in peace but you’ll forever be in our heart Legendary For Life. #FelaRemembrance #FELA pic.twitter.com/PbQkAuwRhK

— Jesus LastBorn (@tinny0six) August 2, 2017

20 years after your words are still Alive. #FELA #LEGEND pic.twitter.com/3KYLYPXMWI

— Obrien Obahi (@OBRIENTHAGREAT) August 2, 2017