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.
The Afrobeat icon also shared the project’s second single, a critical look at Nigeria’s democracy “After 24 Years.”
French director Vincent Moon films Kuti and his band members singing “Emi Aluta“ in Rio de Janeiro.
The well-known story about legendary musician Fela Kuti’s mother gets a fresh take in Nigerian director Bolanle Austen-Peters’ latest movie.
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.
A limited edition vinyl collection featuring timeless classics, exclusive artwork, and a revealing documentary on the Afrobeat pioneer's cultural impact.
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.
2002's Red Hot + Riot albumis available on streaming platforms for the first time.
And they said the perfect holiday gift doesn't exist...
The one-of-a-kind 'The Spirit Don't Die' capsule collection celebrates African heritage and a hope for a brighter future.
'Viva Nigeria! Viva Africa!'
Fela Ten Twenty, an audio adaptation of the popular Broadway show 'FELA!' depicting Fela Kuti's life and music, will premiere on Clubhouse in May.