'There is no end' for Afrobeat legend Tony Allen His friends and collaborators decided to complete the work he had started, resulting in "There Is No End", which is released on Friday. Contributor Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 07:21 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. ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - 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.