Remembering Gani Fawehinmi: 10 years on, by Taju Tijani
Gani was the leader’s leader. He was the man who was quick to step out of line. The man who undertook bold, new things with bottomless energy, innovation, creativity, and ...
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Tag: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Felabration: Over 400 artistes indicate interest to perform
Over 400 Nigerian and foreign artistes have registered to perform at the 2019 Felabration scheduled for the New Afrikan Shrine, Ikeja and other venues from October 14 to October 20.
Veteran, Dede Mabiaku kicks over Fela Kuti, Naira Marley comparism
Veteran Musician and producer, Dede Mabiaku, has described the comparison between Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley and the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, as inappropriate.
Kuti’s loss at the Grammy will spur him to do better-Esho
Femi Esho, the Chairman of Evergreen Musical Company in Shomolu, on Tuesday said that Seun Kuti’s loss at the recent Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, US, would spur him on ...
Grammy: Seun Kuti delivers thrilling performance
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti pulled a thrilling performance at the premiere ceremony of the 61st Grammy Awards.
Falz releases fourth album ‘Moral Instructions’, samples Fela
Nigerian singer and rapper, Folarin Falana aka Falz the Bahd Guy, released his fourth studio album, ‘Moral Instructions’ on Tuesday.
Fela’s family home heritage museum to be ready early 2019 — Ogun
Ogun State Government on Monday said that the ongoing renovation of late Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s family house into heritage museum would soon be completed.
What Nigerians should learn from Fela — Yeni Kuti
Kuti told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that for the nation to make remarkable progress, its citizens must pursue unity just like the late musical icon.
Listen to Fela’s music for solutions to nation’s problems, Falana advises presidential candidates
Falana gave the advice during the 2018 Felabration tagged Fela @ 80: Overtaking Overtake, at the Fela debates titled: “African Leadership in the Millennium” in Lagos.
Ogun to construct museums in memory of late legends
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, on Friday, said his administration would construct and film village and museums in memory of great music and theatre icons from the state.
2018 Felabration kicks off on Monday — Yeni Kuti
Kuti disclosed this on Wednesday during 2018 Felabration secondary schools debate, titled: “State Police should be Introduced to Nigeria,” at Freedom Park, Lagos as a prelude to the main event.
Ngige’s Anambra legacy and lessons of history, by Emma Agu
I do not recall what made the greater impression on us at the time: whether it was the profundity of the definition or his commanding posture.
Macron’s visit should make Nigerians embracing their cultures more -Yeni Kuti
She said that the visit was a great development and an added value to the history of the nation. According to her, this must signal to Nigerians that they must ...
President Macron endorses Ecobank’s commitment to creative industries
The Event, which was the launch of the French Season of African Cultures 2020 in Lagos, Nigeria, was sponsored by leading pan-African bank, Ecobank.
Fela Kuti’s memories flood Twitter following French president’s visit to New Afrika Shrine
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the excited fans, who shared notes on Fela’s musical prowess, appreciated his relevance and international repute, even after death.
Fela Kuti: Nigerians urge FG to brand legend for tourism influx
News Agency of Nigeria reports that the call came following the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Afrika Shrine, which is a popular Fela ‘museum’.
Videos as President Macron says what happens in Africa Shrine remains there
Macron was asked to relive some of his nostalgia of having been a patron of the Shrine when he worked in Nigeria at the French Embassy in 2004
Africa Shrine represents culture, strength, continent’s music – President Macron
Macron, who spoke at the New Afrika Shrine in Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, at an event tagged: “Celebration of African Culture,” to inaugurate the African Cultural Season 2020, said he was ...
Buhari holds talks with French leader today
NAN reports that the French leader would discuss issues bordering on security and terrorism with President Buhari.
Coachella: Nigerians applaud Beyonce for honouring Fela, Chimamanda
Beyonce, who became the first black woman to headline Coachella on Saturday, did so with a two-hour performance and had her band perform a rendition of Fela’s 1976 classic ‘Zombie’.
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