Femi Kuti, a multiple Grammy-nominated artist and son of late Afrobeats’ pioneer, Fela Kuti, has refuted the claims that the late legendary drummer, Tony Allen co-pioneered the genre with his ...

Afrobeat singer Femi Kuti has disputed claims that Tony Allen co-pioneered Afrobeats with his father Fela Kuti. According to Femi, in a video, Fela was a multi-instrumentalist and composer who ...

At first glance, the name of this 1976 Fela Kuti song ... the message was clear. Kuti is not singing about Frankenstein’s monster here, but the real-life horrors being unleashed by the government in ...

Like Fela’s “Zombie” and ... while the lyrics push for more profound thought. The song mixes danceable energy with meaningful commentary, true to Femi Kuti’s style, and it has a nostalgic ...

The Birth of Afrobeat: Fela Kuti’s Legacy The Afrobeat genre traces ... lacing it with provocative lyrics that critiqued corruption, inequality, and oppression in Nigeria. With his backing ...

Nigeria has a rich history of musicians using their art to advocate for social and political change. These artists have not only entertained but also educated and inspired their audiences to stand up ...

The song’s poignant lyrics encourage Nigerians to reflect on the nation’s direction and work towards a better future. It remains relevant and is often played during Independence Day commemorations. 3.

Seun Kuti, a Grammy-nominated performer, has spoken out about his late father and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti’s altruism, which left him without an inheritance. He noted that as a student ...

Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, sat down with The Africa Report to talk about Nigeria’s musical evolution and his family’s legacy. Two hours later, I sit with him ...

The lyrics of ‘All You Fascists’, though released the year ... and they can do it better than you. Fela Kuti is an undeniably important artist when it comes to political and protest music. His ...