The pioneer of Afrobeat,Fela kuti

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Father to a generation. Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti aka Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, singer, composer, bandleader, political activist, and Pan-Africanist.


The pioneer of Afrobeat, as well as a voice for the people. Fela, coming from a family of prominent influencers, was destined for greatness. His mother was an anti-colonial feminist that led the Abeokuta Women's riots in the 1940s. His father was an Anglican minister, as well as the president of the Nigerian Union of Teachers. Fela's cousin, Wole Soyinka, is a well-known writer and Nobel Peace Prize winner for literature (the first Sub-Saharan African to win the award).


Kuti's start in music began in the late 1950s. He was sent abroad to London where he was meant to study medicine, but ended up shifting to study music instead. He mastered many instruments from the trumpet, electric guitar, drums, saxophone, and piano. He put together a band known as Africa 70 (later on renamed Egypt 80) and toured the globe. Kuti was known for extravagant stage performances and powerful societal messaging. Speaking out against the Nigerian military, tyrannical government, and the harsh treatment of the Nigerian people. Fela coined his music style as Afrobeat, a musical fusion highlife, traditional Yoruba music, funk, jazz, and soul. He credits his drummer and musical director Tony Oladipo Allen as being a major player in the creation of Afrobeat.


Kuti's legacy is cemented. He will forever be celebrated and adored for the contributions he made to the African people. For generations to come


Top 5 Songs by Fela

1. Zombie

2. Water No Get Enemy

3. Expensive Sh*t

4. Lady

5. Let's Start

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