Tag Archives: Fela

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following men and women to serve in the Office of the President under the Media & Publicity Directorate with full respect for the tenets of Nigeria’s federal character principle and the supremacy of merit.   A statement released by presidential …

Rema achieved a landmark feat after winning his first-ever VMA. Since breaking into the mainstream, Rema has become one of the biggest artists in Nigeria whose music is taking Afrobeats to …

He has taken yet another thrilling role as he pushes his acting career. Nigerian musician Seun Kuti is set to play the role of Fela Anikulapo Kuti in Izu Ojukwu’s upcoming …

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said he is grateful that the late afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, didn’t exist in this generation. Naija News reports that the ‘Last Last’ crooner stated this in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in New York. …

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has taken to social media to pay tribute to his father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti on the 26th memorial of his death. The 40-year-old said in a message posted on Instagram on Wednesday that yesterday was hard but today is better. “Eleeeeeeniyaaaaaaaaaaaan!!! October 15 1938- August 2 1997. Yesterday was …

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted the embarrassing moment in the early years of his music career while copying the style of Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. Naija News reports that the ‘Sungba’ crooner, during an interview on the ‘Ginger Yourself’ podcast, said it was not …

Veteran Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu has revealed how she ran away from the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who sought her hand in marriage. The 71-year-old recounted her experience with Fela during an interview with Kadaria Ahmed on her podcast, Quarter to 12. Onyeka said, “When he was arrested for …

Nigerian musician, Femi Kuti, has revealed that his late father and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, made school depressing for him. Naija News reports that the talented multi-instrumentalist made the disclosure during an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. According to Kuti, some teachers and fellow students attempted to bully …

Nigerian singer, Portable earned the coveted Artiste of the Year award at the recently held Golden Stars Award. Celebrating the achievement, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ singer took to social media to share his excitement and gratitude. On his Instagram, Portable posted a video of himself and the award, claiming his new …

Nigerian media personality, Yeni Kuti, the daughter of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has revealed why her father’s reputation grew after his death. Naija News reports that the dancer in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, claimed that Nigerians did not realize the importance of her father, until …