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Fela Kuti Fela is a man of contradictions. That's why he's so fascinating. People who love him accept the bad parts of him. His songs are typically 20 minutes or more and are sung in a thick Pidgin English that is almost incomprehensible. His music is influenced by Christian hymns and classical music. He also includes jazz, Yoruba, and highlife with guitars and horns. He was a musician Fela Kuti embodied the idea that music can be a tool for change. His music was used to call for social, political and economic change. His influence is felt today. His musical style, Afrobeat, is a combination of African and Western influences. Its roots lie in West-African high-life and funk, but it has since developed into its own style. His political activism was ferocious and he did it without fear. He used his music to protest government corruption and human rights abuses. Songs like “Zombie” and “Coffin for the Head of State” were provocative criticisms of the Nigerian regime. The residence he lived in, Kalakuta Republic, as an area for political activism and an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. The production includes a massive portrait featuring his mother, who died in the past Funmilayo ransome-Kuti. She was a well-known feminist and activist. The actress who portrays her is Shantel Cribbs, who has successfully communicated her importance in the life of Fela. The play also explores on her political activism. Despite her declining health, she refused to undergo tests for AIDS. Instead she took traditional treatment. He was a singer Fela Ransome-Kuti was a complex man who employed his music as a tool for political change. He is renowned for his creation of Afrobeat, a mix of dirty funk with traditional African rhythms. He was a fervent critic of Nigeria's religious and political leaders. His mother was a suffragist who was anti-colonial So it's not surprising that he has a passion for social commentary and politics. His parents wanted him to become an ophthalmologist however, he had other plans. While he started in a more political highlife style, a trip to America would change his outlook forever. The music he composed was greatly inspired by his exposure to Black Power movements and the leaders like Eldridge Clever and Malcolm X. He adopted an African-centric philosophy which would inform and guide his later work. He was a writer. Fela was introduced to Black Power activists such as Stokely Carmichael, and Malcolm X during his time in the United States. The experience inspired him to start an activist movement known as the Movement of the People, and to compose songs that reflected his views on political activism and black consciousness. His philosophies were publicly expressed through yabis, a form of public speaking he called 'freedom expression'. He also began to impose a strict ethical code for his group, which included refusing to take medicine from Western-trained doctors. After returning to Nigeria Fela began to build his own club, the Shrine in Ikeja. Police and military officials were almost constant. His hangers-on from Mosholashi-Idi-Oro repopulated the area around the club with hard drugs, especially the 'yamuna' and 'bana' (heroin). Fela was a steadfast person regardless of this. His music is a testament of his determination to challenge authority and demanding that popular ambitions are manifested in official goals. It is a remarkable legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. He was a poet In his music, Fela used light-hearted sarcasm to draw attention to political and economic issues in Nigeria. He also mocked his fans as well as the government and himself. During these shows, he would refer to himself as “the big fish in the small pond.” These jokes were not accepted lightly by the authorities, and he suffered repeated arrests, imprisonments and beatings at the hands of the authorities. He eventually took the name Anikulapo which translates to “he carries death in his bag.” In 1977, Fela recorded a song called “Zombie,” which compared soldiers to zombies who obeyed orders without hesitation. This irritated the military, which raided the Kalakuta Republic, burning it down and beating its inhabitants. During the raid, Fela’s mother was thrown out of her second-floor apartment through a window. Fela developed Afrobeat in the decades that followed Nigeria's independence. Afrobeat is a music genre that combines jazz and native African rhythm. His songs criticized European cultural imperialism, and he favored traditional African religions and culture. He also criticised fellow Africans for ignoring the traditions of their homeland. He stressed the importance of freedom and human rights. He was a rapper A saxophonist, trumpeter, composer and pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was born in 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He grew up listening to jazz and rock and roll, as well as traditional African music and chants, which helped shape his style of music. After an excursion to the United States in 1969, Fela met Sandra Smith, an activist from the Black Power movement and her ideas affected his work profoundly. When he returned to Nigeria, Fela began using his music as a tool for political purposes. He was critical of the government of his home country and also argued against Western sensibilities affecting African culture. He also wrote about social inequities and human rights violations, and was repeatedly arrested for his criticism of the military. Fela was also a fervent advocate of marijuana in Africa, which is known as “igbo”. He also held “yabis” (public discussions) at the Afrika Shrine, where he would mock government officials and express his views regarding freedom of expression and the beauty of women's bodies. Fela had Harems, which was a group of women who performed at his shows and backed his vocally. He was a dancer Fela was a master of musical fusion, taking elements from beat music, and highlife to create his own unique style. He was a renowned African musician and a vocal critic of colonial ruling. Despite being snatched and tortured by the Nigerian military junta and witnessing his mother murdered, Fela refused to leave the country. He died of complications related to AIDS in 1997. Fela was a prominent political activist who opposed the oppressive Nigerian Government and endorsed the principles of Pan Africanism. His albums, like 1973's Gentleman focused on the oppression of both the government and colonial parties. He also pushed for black-power and criticized Christianity, Islam and other non-African influences for dividing the people of Africa. Shuffering and Smiling is the title track of a 1978 album. It is about overcrowded public transports filled with people who are poor, “shuffering and smiling”. Fela was a fierce anti-religious hypocrisy. His music was also complemented by his dancers, who were vibrant, sensual, and regal. Their contributions to the performance were as important as the words Fela used. He was a militant in the political arena. Fela Kuti was an activist who used music to challenge unjust authority. He adapted his knowledge of American jazz and funk to African styles and rhythms making an ear that was ready for fight. Most of his songs start with slow-burning instrumentals, then adding short-lined melodies and riffs until they explode in a flash of vigor. Contrary to the majority of artists, who were hesitant to speak out about their politics, Fela was fearless and unbending. He stood for his beliefs even when it was risky to do so. His mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, was an avowed feminist who led the Nigerian Women's Movement. His father was a protestant minister and the president of the teachers' union. fela settlements founded Kalakuta Republic, a commune and recording studio that was an emblem of resistance. The government seized the commune, degrading the property and hurting Fela severely. He refused to give up however, and continued to voice his opinion against the government. He passed away in 1997 due to complications arising from AIDS. He was succeeded by his son, Femi, who continues to continue his musical and political legacy. He was a father Music is often viewed by many as a form of political protest. The lyrics of musicians are used to demand change. Some of the most powerful musical performances are not accompanied by words. Fela Kuti was one such artist and his music continues to ring out today. He was the founder of Afrobeat music, which blends traditional African rhythms and harmonies with jazz and hip-hop, influenced by artists such as James Brown. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was Fela's activist mother. She was a unionist and opposed colonialism. She helped form the Abeokuta Women's Union and fought against gender-discriminatory taxation laws. She also studied marxism and believed in the idea of a Nigeria which served its all of its citizens. Seun, Fela's Son, continues to carry the legacy of his father through a group dubbed Egypt 80. The band is on tour around the world this year. The band's music is a blend of the music and politics of Fela's time with a searing denunciation of the same power structures that persist in the present. Black Times will be released by the end of March. Many fans paid their respects at the funeral held in Tafawa Balewa square. The crowd was so huge, that the police had to block the entrance.