Fela Kuti was one of Africa's most controversial musicians and throughout his life he continued to fight for the rights of the common man (and woman) despite vilification, harassment, and even ...

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his politically charged 1976 album, Zombie.With the recognition coming nearly 30 years after ...

The Fela Kuti estate signed with WME Legends for legacy management of the Afrobeat star, ... Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti) is a Nigerian-born musician, ...

In the same way, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti the Nigerian musician and activist (born on October15, 1938 and died August 2, 1997) is credited with being the pioneer of afro-beats.

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” distinguishes itself from the endless parade of music documentaries that fill film fest programs in ...

Fela’s big shadow. Born Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti, the youngest son of Nigeria’s afrobeat legend, Seun has left no one in doubt about his intention to follow Fela’s footsteps, no matter how outsized they ...

The band backs a 20-member ensemble that is fronted at all times by a perfect choice to play Kuti. To say Duain Richmond, born in West Africa and living in Los Angeles, has the role in his blood ...

In the same way, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti the Nigerian musician and activist (born on October15, 1938 and died August 2, 1997) is credited with being the pioneer of afro-beats.