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Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì (Yoruba: [fɛ̄lá āníkúlák͡pó kútì]; Listen ⓘ born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) was a Nigerian musician and political …
Fela Kuti | Afrobeat Pioneer, Nigerian Activist | Britannica
Dec 23, 2025 · Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician and activist who launched a modern style of music called Afro-beat, which fused American blues, jazz, and funk with traditional Yoruba music.
Why Fela Kuti’s Recording Academy Honor Is Part Of A Broader
1 day ago · Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat, built an international legacy long before The Recording Academy acknowledged it with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is widely credited as the creator of Afrobeat in the early 1970's, which rapidly became the most avidly followed style across West Africa. Afrobeat’s revolutionary politics bro...
2026 Grammy: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti To Receive Posthumous …
2 days ago · Legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The …
The Story of Fela Kuti: The Legendary Musician Who Fought for …
Jun 8, 2025 · Fela Kuti, born Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì in 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria, stands as one of the most influential musicians and political activists in African history.
Fela Kuti: History, Education, Mother, Children, and Grammy …
Feb 9, 2025 · Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1938–1997) was a Nigerian musician, composer, and political activist, widely regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat —a fusion of jazz, funk, highlife, and …
Fela Anikulapo Kuti | Early Life | Music | Death | Naijabiography
4 days ago · In this piece, Naijabiography narrates the early life, music career, music band, political activism, as well as the empire, death, and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Who is Fela Kuti? Afrobeat pioneer honoured with Grammy …
Dec 20, 2025 · Who is Fela Kuti? Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a Nigerian musician, producer, bandleader, and vocal political activist, passed away in 1997.
Fela Anikulapo: The actor, dancer, poet and ‘Felasophy’
Aug 25, 2025 · FELA Anikulapo Kuti—the Afrobeat pioneer—is often celebrated for his music, political courage, and defiant spirit. Yet, to truly grasp his genius, one must go beyond the …