fela kuti

  • FELA KUTI: THE GIANT WHO NEVER SLEEPS

    FELA KUTI: THE GIANT WHO NEVER SLEEPS

    On this day Aug 2, we remember the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a musical titan whose impact transcends generations. A pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela wasn’t just an entertainer; he was a revolutionary, a social critic, and a fearless voice for the oppressed. His music, a powerful blend of funk, jazz, and traditional Nigerian rhythms, remains…

  • Fela Kuti’s ‘Zombie’ Makes History as First Nigerian Album Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame

    Fela Kuti’s ‘Zombie’ Makes History as First Nigerian Album Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame

    Nearly three decades after his passing, the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti continues to shape global music history. His groundbreaking 1976 album, Zombie, has achieved a monumental milestoneโ€”becoming the first and only Nigerian album inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.ย  A Timeless Honor for a Revolutionary AlbumThe Recording Academy, organizers of the Grammy Awards, announced Zombie…

  • Fela’s Song ‘Let’s Start’ is The Sound Track Of Netflix’s New Movie “The Harder They Fall”

    Afrobeats legend,ย Fela Anikulapo Kuti’sย music has been used as the soundtrack for the newย Netflixmovie, ‘The Harder They Fall’ย featuringย Idris Elbaย andย Regina King. Netflix released the first look at Jeymes Samuelโ€˜s star-studded film โ€œThe Harder They Fall,โ€ starring Jonathan Majors, LaKeith Stanfield, Delroy Lindo, Regina King, and Idris Elba. The film follows the story of two fearsome outlaws Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) and…

  • Tina Turner, Jay-Z Among 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees, Fela Misses Out

    After months of voting the inductees for the Rock & Roll “Hall of Fame 2021” was announced on the 12th of May 2021 by Gregg Harris the president and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In a 2 minutes, 16 seconds announcement video, the President said said:  โ€œThis diverse class of talented Inductees reflects…