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February 21, 2021 It’s nearly a quarter of a century since Fela Kuti passed away. Yet, the influence of his music and pan-Africanist thoughts hasn’t stopped. Fela was notorious for the deployment of his Afrobeat as a critical tool against human rights violations, social injustice and insensitive-cum-inept leadership in Africa. And the conversation as to who best fits the profile of a successor has continued unabated. Many Nigerian artists have gone as far as naming themselves as the reincarnation of Fela. From Dede Mabiaku’s endless references to his closeness to the Abami Eda—the ...

The truth remains that no artist through Nigeria’s postcolonial years has contributed close to what Fela did – and continues to do - for human rights and social justice.

Fela Kuti nominated for induction into Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Fela Kuti [Photo: Courtesy] Celebrated Nigerian pop star and inventor of afro-beat, a  genre of music that combines traditional high life and funk is on the threshold of becoming the first black African ever musical artist to occupy a space in the coveted Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Kuti who died in 1997 after a tempestuous musical career that took his native Nigeria and entire West Africa by storm is among 15 artists worldwide nominated for induction into the Hall of Fame in 2021. He is said to be currently leading the vo...

Induction Holds May Twenty-four years after his demise, the works of late Afrobeat founder, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, better known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, still resonates deep emotions and meaning in the global space, as his rebellious song lyrics established him as political dissident. As a result, Afrobeat, which he created, has come to be associated with making political, social and cultural statements about greed and corruption. Against this backdrop, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF), on Wednesday, announced the late Afrobeat legend as a nominee of Class of RRHOF 2021...

By The Nigerian Voice Listen to article Twenty-four years after his demise, the works of late Afrobeat founder, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, better known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, still resonates deep emotions and meaning in the global space, as his rebellious song lyrics established him as political dissident. As a result, Afrobeat, which he created, has come to be associated with making political, social and cultural statements about greed and corruption. Against this backdrop, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF), on Wednesday, announced the late Afrobeat legend as a nominee of...