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    Fela Kuti celebrates on stage at the Shrine, Lagos.
    Music
    02 August 2017

    The 10 Best Fela Kuti Songs

    Veteran DJ Rich Medina, who introduced an American generation to Afrobeat, ranks the 10 best Fela Kuti songs.

    In Photos: Afro-Latino Fest NYC Brings Bulla, Love and Healing to Brooklyn
    Photos
    11 July 2016

    In Photos: Afro-Latino Fest NYC Brings Bulla, Love and Healing to Brooklyn

    Check out Okayafrica's photo round up and recap of the fun that was at Afro-Latino Fest NYC in Brooklyn's Restoration Plaza.

    Harlem’s Sweet Spot Festival With Okayafrica Electrafrique ft. DJ Underdog & Native Sun Plus Rich Medina!
    Events
    10 May 2016

    Harlem’s Sweet Spot Festival With Okayafrica Electrafrique ft. DJ Underdog & Native Sun Plus Rich Medina!

    Join Okayafrica at the fifth-year anniversary of Harlem’s Sweet Spot Festival with Rich Medina, DJ Underdog, Native Sun and more.

    Usher, The Roots, Future, Leon Bridges, Blood Orange, Jidenna, Ibeyi & More Playing Roots Picnic 2016
    Events
    02 February 2016

    Usher, The Roots, Future, Leon Bridges, Blood Orange, Jidenna, Ibeyi & More Playing Roots Picnic 2016

    The 9th annual Roots Picnic returns to Philly this summer, watch Broad City's Ilana and Abbi introduce this year's amazing lineup.

    Questlove, Erykah Badu, Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli, Black Thought & Rich Medina Curate A Fela Kuti Playlist
    News
    15 October 2015

    Questlove, Erykah Badu, Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli, Black Thought & Rich Medina Curate A Fela Kuti Playlist

    Okayplayer, Okayafrica & Fela.net present a TIDAL Fela Kuti playlist from Questlove, Erykah Badu, Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli & more.

    'DC Afrobeat Arts Festival: Fela!' With Rich Medina & DJ Underdog
    Events
    09 October 2014

    'DC Afrobeat Arts Festival: Fela!' With Rich Medina & DJ Underdog

    Okayafrica's DJ Underdog presents 'DC Afrobeat Arts Festival: Fela!,' an all-night music/arts/dance celebration of Fela Kuti's 76th birthday.

    BRIC's FELA FROLIC: Rich Medina's Jump N Funk' Dance Party + 'Finding Fela' Screening
    Events
    02 October 2014

    BRIC's FELA FROLIC: Rich Medina's Jump N Funk' Dance Party + 'Finding Fela' Screening

    Join us for BRIC FELA FROLIC, featuring Rich Medina's Jump N Funk party, plus a special screening of 'Finding Fela.'

    Seun Kuti Live At Philly's Union Transfer w/ Rich Medina
    Events
    22 August 2014

    Seun Kuti Live At Philly's Union Transfer w/ Rich Medina

    Catch Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 live with Rich Medina at Philadelphia's Union Transfer.

    Rich Medina's 'Afrobeat Since 1969: Created By Tony Allen' Mix
    News
    15 July 2014

    Rich Medina's 'Afrobeat Since 1969: Created By Tony Allen' Mix

    Download Rich Medina's hour-long 'Afrobeat Since 1969: Created by Tony Allen" mixtape.

    Win Tickets to Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 w/ Rich Medina Live In NYC!
    Contest
    23 May 2014

    Win Tickets to Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 w/ Rich Medina Live In NYC!

    Okayafrica ticket giveaway to Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 live at The Highline Ballroom in NYC on Tuesday June 10th

    Okayafrica Heads To Miami For WMC With Rich Medina & King Britt!
    Events
    25 March 2014

    Okayafrica Heads To Miami For WMC With Rich Medina & King Britt!

    Okayafrica and Fusicology present a celebration of music of the diaspora at Miami's WMC 2014 with Rich Medina and King Britt.

    Exclusive: Rich Medina Talks Most Influential Records
    Video
    25 September 2013

    Exclusive: Rich Medina Talks Most Influential Records

    Interview: Rich Medina on the 11 albums most influential to him, including records by Fela Kuti, Afrika Bambaataa, James Brown and Paul Simon.

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