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Fela Kuti

The life of Fela is full contradictions, which is part of what makes him captivating. People who love him will overlook his shortcomings.

His songs are typically 20 minutes long or longer and are performed in a thick Pidgin English that is almost incomprehensible. His music is inspired by Christian hymns jazz, classical music Yoruba chant, and horn-and-guitar heavy highlife.

He was a musician

Fela Kuti embodied the idea that music can be a tool for change. He used his music to advocate for political and social change, and his influence is evident in the world of today. His musical style, Afrobeat, is a combination of African and Western influences. Its origins lie in West-African hip-life music and funk However, it has since evolved into a distinct genre.

His political activism was ferocious and he took action without fear. He used his music to protest against corruption in the government and human rights violations. Songs like "Zombie", "Coffin for the State Head" and others were blatant criticisms of Nigeria's government. He also made his home, Kalakuta Republic, as an enclave for political activism and a gathering place for like-minded people.

The play features a large portrait of his mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, who was a well-known feminist activist and pioneer of the feminist movement. She is played by actress Shantel Cribbs who has successfully depicted her importance in the life of Fela. The play also highlights on her political activism. Despite her declining health, she refused to get checked for AIDS and instead opted for traditional treatment.

He was a singer

The Fela Ransome Kuti was a complex man who employed his music to facilitate political change. He is credited with being the originator of afrobeat, an invigorating hybrid of funk, dirty and traditional African rhythms. He was also a constant critic of Nigeria's political and religious leaders.

Fela's mother was a suffragist who was anti-colonial, so it is not surprising that he has a love for political commentary and social commentary. His parents had hoped that he would become a doctor however, there were other goals for him.

A trip to America changed his life forever. The music he composed was greatly influenced by his exposure to Black Power movements and the leadership such as Eldridge Clever and Malcolm X. He adopted a Pan-Africanism philosophy that would influence and inform his later work.

He was a songwriter

While in the United States Fela was introduced to Black Power activists such as Stokely Carmichael and Malcolm X. The experiences inspired him to establish an organization called the Movement of the People, and to write songs that expressed his thoughts on political activism and black consciousness. His ideas were expressed publicly by yabis - a type of public speaking that he called "freedom expression". He also began imposing an ethical code of conduct on his band. This included refusing to accept prescriptions from Western-trained medical professionals.

After his return to Nigeria Fela started building his own club, the Shrine in Ikeja. The snares of police and military officials was almost constant. His Mosholashi-Idi Oro hangers were able to repopulate the area around the club with drugs of all kinds particularly "bana" and "yamuna" (heroin). Despite this Fela maintained an uncompromising integrity. His music demonstrates the determination with which he fought authority and demanded that popular ambitions be reflected in official objectives. It is an influence that will last for generations.

He was a poet

Fela's music used sarcasm and Injured humor to bring attention to the political and economic issues in Nigeria. He also mocked his fans, the government, and himself. He referred to himself during these shows as "the big dick on the small pond." The authorities did not take his jokes lightly, and he was repeatedly arrested and imprisoned. He was also beat by the authorities. He eventually renamed himself Anikulapo, meaning "he has death in his pocket."

In 1977, Fela recorded a song called "Zombie," which compared soldiers to mindless zombies that obeyed orders without hesitation. The military was offended by this and raided Kalakuta Republic. They burned the place down and beat its residents. During the raid, Fela's mother was thrown out of her second-floor window.

In the years following the independence of Nigeria, Fela created Afrobeat, the genre of music that blended jazz and native African rhythm. His songs attacked European cultural imperialism and defended African traditional traditions and religions. He also criticized fellow Africans who violated their country's customs. He also stressed the importance of freedom and human rights.

He was a rapper

A trumpeter, saxophonist, composer, and pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was born in 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He grew up listening to jazz and rock and roll, as well as traditional African music and chants, which helped shape his unique style of music. After a trip to the United States in 1969, Fela met Sandra Smith, an activist from the Black Power movement and her ideas affected his work dramatically.

The music of Fela became an instrument of political power upon his return to Nigeria. He was critical of the government in his home country and argued that African culture should not be diluted by Western sensibilities. He also wrote about societal injustices and human rights abuses and was often detained for his criticism of the military.

Fela also openly advocated the use of marijuana, also known as "igbo" in Africa. He frequently held public discussions at Afrika Shrine, called "yabis" where he would slam government officials and promote his beliefs on freedom of expression and the beauty of women's bodies. Fela also had a group of women in his youth, who danced at his shows and acted as vocal backups to his vocalists.

He was a dancer

Fela was a master at musical fusion. He fused elements of beat music, and highlife to create his own unique style. He influenced a generation of African musicians and was a vocal critic of colonial rule.

Fela refused, despite being tortured and arrested by the Nigerian military junta, as well being a witness to the murder of his mother. He died of complications due to AIDS in 1997.

Fela was a political activist who was critical of the oppressive Nigerian government and believed in the principles of Pan Africanism. His albums such as 1973's Gentleman focused on the issue of oppression by both government bodies and colonial parties. He also advocated black power and criticized Christianity, Islam and other non-African imports that divide the people of Africa. Shuffering and Smiling is the title track of a 1978 album. It describes overcrowded public transports filled with working poor people, "shuffering and smiling". Fela was a fierce enemy of religious hypocrisy. The dancers of Fela were an excellent complement to his music. They were sensual, vibrant, and regal. Their contributions to the performance were as important as the words of Fela.

He was a militant in the political arena.

Fela Kuti used music as a way to challenge oppressive authorities. He made use of his knowledge of American jazz and funk towards African patterns and rhythms, creating a sound that is braced for a fight. Most of his songs begin as slow-burning instrumentals. He layers notes, riffs and other elements until they explode with urgency.

Unlike many artists, who were afraid to publicly discuss their political views, act fela was fearless and unbending. He stood up for his beliefs even when it was dangerous to do so. His mother, Funmilayo Runsome-Kuti was a prominent feminist who led the Nigerian Women's movement. His father was a protestant minister and the president of the teachers union.

He also established Kalakuta Republic, a commune and recording studio that was an expression of resistance. The government seized the commune, degrading the property and injured Fela severely. He refused to give up, though, and continued to speak out against the government. He passed away in 1997 due to complications caused by AIDS. His son Femi continues to carry on his legacy of music and politics.

He was a father

Music is often seen by many as a political Federal Employers’ Liability Act. The lyrics of musicians are used to demand change. Some of the most powerful music performances are not performed with words. Fela Kuti was one of them, and his music is still ringing out today. He was the first to pioneer Afrobeat which combines traditional African harmonies and rhythms with funk and jazz, being influenced by artists such as James Brown.

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Fela's maternal grandmother was a militant and unionist who fought against colonialism. She helped form the Abeokuta Women's Union and fought against gender-discriminatory taxation laws. She also studied marxism and believed in a Nigeria which served its entire population.

Seun Fela's son is carrying the legacy of his father with a group dubbed Egypt 80. The band will be touring the globe this year. The music of Egypt 80 combines the sound of Fela with a scathing denunciation of the power structures that exist in the present. The album, Black Times, will be released in March. A large number of fans attended the funeral and paid their tributes at Tafawa Balewa Square. The crowd was so huge that police were forced to shut down the entrance to the location.