Today marks the posthumous birthday of legendary singer and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. His life and times was an interesting one as people never fail to reference him.
Fela was a singer, composer, instrumentalist, activist, and music pioneer, to name a few of his talents. Afro-beat cannot be talked about without respect being given to its pioneer, Fela.
The legendary singer has his name forever in the hearts of music lovers all over the world. The king of Afro-beat has been called many names such as a mystic, a Panafricanist, a superstar and a legend.
At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa’s most “challenging and charismatic music performers.
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