Fela Kuti (musician)

Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1938–1997), Fela for short, was a Nigerian musician and composer, pioneer of afrobeat music, human rights and political activist. See the interview in the second video about his political influence.

Fela in performance (1971) filmed by Ginger Baker


The Broadway show Fela! shows his music and his political roots

Click HERE to access the Broadway Show site. You can watch some video in the Fela's Music Re-release tab on the right.

(Below: interview from the Colbert Nation. Afterwards have to click on the performance in the video to see the dance and hear the music)

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