Fela Kuti Biography: Life, Music, Activism, Family and Legacy
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician, composer, bandleader and political activist who transformed African popular music through Afrobeat. He used long, rhythmic songs to confront corruption, military dictatorship, poverty and social injustice. His confrontational style made him both a cultural icon and a frequent target of Nigerian authorities. Born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti in Abeokuta … Read more