Tag: Fela
Nigerians debate about Fela’s legacy
Nigerians are debating about the legacy of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The debate is heating up in the wake of comparisons between the iconic figure...
Why 2018 Felabration is low-key – Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has blamed paucity of funds and lack of adequate sponsors for the moderate celebration of the...
Femi Otedola hosts Seal to dinner
Oil mogul and billionaire, Femi Otedola, on Friday hosted Nigerian-born British singer, Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel, known professionally as Seal, to dinner in his...
Burna Boy pays homage to Fela in ‘Ye’ video
Afrofusion singer and songwriter, Burna Boy, has paid tribute to late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, in his new music video titled ‘Ye’.
Burna Boy’s ’Ye’...
Nigerians know Fela better than any president in Nigeria’s history –...
Senator and founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, says Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is better known than any president in the history of Nigeria.
The...
Beyoncé pays tribute to Fela at Coachella music festival
American megastar, Beyoncé, on Saturday paid tribute to late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, during her performance at the Coachella music festival.
The first ever black...
Femi Kuti thanks Bolanle Austen-Peters for producing Fela and the Kalakuta...
Afrobeat star, Femi Kuti, has commended art investor, Bolanle Austen-Peters, for producing the musical, Fela and the Kalakuta Queens.
Starring saxophonist, Laitan Adeniji, as the...
Ambode leads Falana, Utomi, others to Felabration
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday evening hosted a well-attended special Lagos Jump event at the New Afrika Shrine to round off Felabration...
Benin music icon, Osayomore Joseph, abducted, wife shot
Legendary Benin musician, social critic and cultural icon, Osayomore Joseph, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Tuesday night, the police have confirmed.
The incident happened...
Seun Kuti laughs off Wizkid’s comparison to Fela
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has laughed off the comparison of pop star, Wizkid, to his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Some fans of the ‘Ojuelegba’...