Hunger: Northern Nigeria takes its mother to the sky
Late Afrobeat superstar, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, in his early musical ensemble days as Africa ‘70, recalibrated a folklore that told the...
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Hunger: Northern Nigeria takes its mother to the sky, by Festus Adedayo
The folklore, which Anikulapo-Kuti entitled: “Alujanjankijan,” brims with the motif of greed and its implications.
United States Niger State Nigeria General Abuja Federal Capital Territory Lagos Island Mount Tambora
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Hunger: Northern Nigeria Takes Its Mother To The Sky -By Festus Adedayo – Opinion Nigeria
Northern Nigeria’s response to the food crisis has been to play the ostrich and effectively act the role of the Dog in time of famine. This it is doing by stylishly and selfishly ethnicizing the food crisis situation. The north’s stand is always predictably selfish, as if it is destined to go the way of the self, as against the collective.
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I'm innocent, I have no hand in Mohbad's death, says Naira Marley — National Accord Newspaper
I will like to clearly state that I have never fought or attacked Mohbad. For the avoidance of doubt I have never instructed anyone, friend, known associates or fans to attack, bully or harass Mohbad.
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LP mourns Mohbad, sympathises with child — National Accord Newspaper
The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has commiserated with the families, friends and fans of late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad
Source: nationalaccordnewspaper.com
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead
Vanguard News Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead On Fela The Late Afrobeat creator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has taken the early lead among the 16 nominees nominated for the 2021 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. According to available information, the ‘Beast of No Nation’ hitmaker has already broken away from the chasing pack with over 70 thousand votes followed by Tina Turner in distant second position with just over 55 thousand votes. In the third, fourth, and fifth...
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Fela tops voting chart for 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
TODAY February 12, 2021 Late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is currently toping the vote for nomination of the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for possible induction. The Rock and Roll hall of fame is an America Awards based organisation, who awards and celebrates outstanding rock and rock personals. The award has five categories namely performers, non-performers, early influences, lifetime achievements and sidemen. Fela is currently leading the votes with 56 thousand plus votes while T...
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Jay-Z, Tina Turner Earn 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination
Late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Nigerian musical icon was announced today February 10, 2021, alongside Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the […]
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