Tag: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Fela nominated for 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced late afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti as one of its 17 nominees for induction into the...
Fela’s daughter Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti welcomes baby boy
Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has given birth to a boy.
The 41-year-old announced the birth during the week. She also...
Fela’s daughter Shalewa Kuti celebrates 45th birthday
Disc jockey Shalewa Kuti popularly known as DJ Shaarks on Thursday shared a stunning photo to celebrate her 45th birthday.
The fifth child of afrobeat...
Tony Allen didn’t co-create Afrobeat with Fela – Lemi Ghariokwu
Famous art illustrator, Lemi Ghariokwu, has countered beliefs that the late drummer, Tony Allen, co-created Afrobeat with Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Allen died on April 30 in...
Fela’s ex-drummer, Tony Allen, dies in Paris
Professional drummer and co-founder of the Afrobeat musical genre, Tony Allen, has died in Paris, France aged 79, his manager says.
Eric Trosset told AFP...