This Dance Video Celebrates the Legacy of Fela Kuti Featuring Our New Capsule Collection

Watch a fusion of ballet and modern dance to a powerful rendition of Fela Kuti's "Lady."

This Dance Video Celebrates the Legacy of Fela Kuti Featuring Our New Capsule Collection

OkayAfrica presents a new capsule collection paying homage to the father of afrobeat, Fela Kuti.

Designed by Bawo Lawal, the collection highlights your favorite songs and his legendary band while giving you streetstyle vibes.


Our new video is a fusion of ballet and modern dance to a cover of Fela's "Lady" by Nigerian singer Falana.

Watch below and shop the Fela Capsule Collection here.

Credits

Executive Producers: Sinat Giwa & Oyinkan Olojede

Producer: Chika Okoli

Cinematographer: Anthony Prince/Equator Productions

Stylist: Prince Aday

Talents: Sadiya Ramos & Dylan Contreras

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