'There is no end' for Afrobeat legend Tony Allen Issued on: 04/05/2021 - 12:50 Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who pioneered Afrobeat alongside his old band mate Fela Kuti, was working on a new project to showcase a new generation of stars when he died last year LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/File 3 min Paris (AFP) Legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who pioneered Afrobeat alongside his old band mate Fela Kuti, was knocking out rhythms right up until his death last year at the age of 79. And as shown on a new album out this week, Allen never stopped pushing boundaries and promoting young talent.