Tag: Fela

"Perhaps that is the most enduring lesson of St Janet’s life. Whether one liked her music or not is ultimately ...

In perhaps his most famous song after dying in a car crash in 1971, Cardinal Rex Lawson, Kalabari highlife soulful singer ...

Although Fela did not receive a Grammy Award during his lifetime, the 2026 Grammy honour will be his second recognition ...

Fela joins the likes of Jay Z, late Michael Jackson and several others who belong to the exclusive league of ...

The track, produced by Jamie Icepick, is now available on Spotify, Audiomack, and YouTube.

Beyond his music and activism, the late Fela Kuti's parenting style was largely unknown until Thursday, when his younger son ...

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Falz discusses his EP, evolution, and musical activism.

The 2022 Felabration kicked off earlier in the week with three activities: an artwork competition, an Afrobeat dance competition, and ...

Every scene felt like the producers were under pressure to meet the shooting deadline.

“You must bring up your children every time to understand that there are values which they must keep,” he said.

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a loving wife and mother who raised four successfful children amongst whom is Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Seun Kuti helped the contestants interpret their songs and provide guidelines that helped with their performances.

“To have a woman of Genevieve’s calibre play a Kalakuta Queen, only elevates this legacy of leadership, fortitude and grace."

The production will feature an interpretation of Bill T. Jones’ and Jim Lewis’ original FELA! script framing the #Endsars movement ...

As sounds across the continent continue to evolve, more artistes are bound to look Fela’s way for inspiration and assistance.

"I actually just call myself an artist. We draw lines where there are no lines. In our culture, there are ...

The statue was unveiled on October 15, 2017, by the immediate past governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, to honour ...

The concert revisited the untold story of the Kalakuta Queens’ and the trials and tribulations they endured as they stood ...

Naira Marley understands his audience's demography quite well, and he has built his appeal around their delicate concern.

The movie, which is Bolanle Austen-Peters’ directorial debut, was shot at several luxurious locations across Lagos.

“I can never be Fela Kuti but I can be Femi Kuti.''

The Ransome-Kutis built and lived in the one-storey building over a century ago.

Several stories rocked the music space this week.

“The truth is Fela never dies; he lives on with his music.”