LAGOS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has opened in Lagos in Nigeria, marking the African debut of an event first developed by the ...

In a moment that felt both confession and coronation, Burna Boy bowed to Fela Kuti while lifting himself above his peers. The Port Harcourt-born superstar, visibly moved by the song, mouthed every ...

Grammy-winning artist, Burna Boy has declared self the second-greatest African musician in history, naming only Fela Kuti as superior. The assertion came during a casual livestream with Australian ...

In this fun and creative video, @2jzdonk293 takes an ordinary trash can and transforms it by adding some stylish rims! Watch as the simple act of putting rims on a trash can turns it into a unique ...

Former United States President, Barack Obama, has honoured late Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a “musical genius” who fused art with activism to create a powerful ...

Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to legendary Afrobeat artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique figure in musical history who mixed art with activism. He described Fela ...

The podcast delves into the Afrobeat icon's revolutionary spirit and enduring legacy. Former US President Obama has honoured Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a new podcast ...

Former US President Obama has honoured Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a new podcast chronicling his life and music. Mr Obama announced the release of the podcast, “Fela Kuti: Fear ...

Simply sign up to the Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. In February 1978, the Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti got married. It was an unconventional ceremony, with 27 brides ...

The unmistakable energy of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, came alive on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Victoria Island, where Lagos’ creative community, ...

Additional reporting and research from John Kennedy. Sometimes serendipity looks just like an empty bank account. At least it did for Fela Kuti. Following a series of self-funded U.S. shows with his ...