Having spent the 1960s slowly pioneering Afrobeat by melding Western funk and jazz stylings with traditional Yoruba music, Fela Kuti entered the 1970s at the peak of his creative powers. Releasing ...

Afrobeat’s rise is not accidental. It is the result of decades of artistic rebellion, political commentary, and cultural pride passed down from Fela Kuti’s pioneering days. But this modern ...

The film, created by Nigerian startup Creele Animation Studios, is a loose adaptation of ‘Dis Fela Sef! The legend’s untold memoir written by Fele Kuti’s friend and former manager ...

As a Comic artist, I had the privilege of lecturing at the Holon Institute of Design and Technology/HIT, an academic college ...

The film, created by Nigerian startup Creele Animation Studios, is a loose adaptation of ‘Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold’, a memoir written by Fele Kuti’sfriend and former manager ...

I draw inspiration from musical legends like Fela Kuti and Wasiu Ayinde (K1 de Ultimate), to craft a sound that is uniquely my own. “My music is deeply introspective and personal, often ...

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Sharing the rich fabric of Nigerian culture wrapped in the delivery of Reggae, the artist takes cues from artists like Bob Marley and Fela Kuti. His music is a true genre fusion, expanding to ...

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