Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.
Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. A fearless activist for social justice in his country, his legacy is celebrated every October, at the week-long Felabration festival in Lagos, Nigeria.
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