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05 June 2025
What is Lagos’ Nightlife without Afrobeats?
Nigeria’s biggest cultural export generates billions in revenue and transforms a megacity into an undisputed party capital.
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21 February 2025
Fela Kuti’s “Colonial Mentality” Was a Musical Rebellion Against the West
Fela Kuti and the Afrika 70 released “Colonial Mentality” in 1977 following an attack on the Kalakuta Republic by the Nigerian army. In it, he urges unity among African people and the pursuit of genuine independence.
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04 February 2025
Femi Kuti Announces New Album, ‘Journey Through Life’
The Afrobeat icon also shared the project’s second single, a critical look at Nigeria’s democracy “After 24 Years.”
Video
29 October 2024
This New Live Video Captures the Raw Energy of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
French director Vincent Moon films Kuti and his band members singing “Emi Aluta“ in Rio de Janeiro.
Profiles & Interviews
17 May 2024
In 'Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti,' Bolanle Austen-Peters Presents a Nuanced Story of an Icon
The well-known story about legendary musician Fela Kuti’s mother gets a fresh take in Nigerian director Bolanle Austen-Peters’ latest movie.
News Brief
08 May 2024
Fela Kuti Manager Rikki Stein to Publish His Memoir, ‘Moving Music’
Stein toured extensively with the likes of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Kinks, The Animals and the Grateful Dead throughout his career, as well as managed Fela Kuti. Moving Music - The Memoirs of Rikki Stein is out June 4.
Music
04 December 2023
The Fela Kuti Box Set Curated By Idris Elba Is Out Now
A limited edition vinyl collection featuring timeless classics, exclusive artwork, and a revealing documentary on the Afrobeat pioneer's cultural impact.
Arts + Culture
01 August 2023
Fela! Star Duain Richmond on the Enduring Legacy of the Nigerian Icon
He played the role of Fela Kuti on Broadway, and now, a decade later, the Sierra Leone-born actor Duain Richmond is reprising the part in a revised version of the show in Washington D.C.
Music
02 December 2022
Listen to a Fela Kuti Tribute Album Featuring D'Angelo, Questlove, Nile Rodgers & More
2002's Red Hot + Riot albumis available on streaming platforms for the first time.
Music
28 October 2021
The New Fela Kuti Box Set is Curated by Femi Kuti & Chris Martin
And they said the perfect holiday gift doesn't exist...
Fashion + Beauty
18 October 2021
Wekafore Releases Fela Kuti Inspired Collab With Daily Paper
The one-of-a-kind 'The Spirit Don't Die' capsule collection celebrates African heritage and a hope for a brighter future.
Music
13 October 2021
Where To Watch the Felabration 2021 Concerts This Week
'Viva Nigeria! Viva Africa!'
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