Fela Kuti
October 15, 1938 –August 2, 1997
Musician, Composer, Political activist
Lived 58 years
- Born in
- Abeokuta, Nigeria
- Passed away in
- Lagos, Nigeria
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician, bandleader and political activist who created and popularized Afrobeat, blending West African music with jazz and funk. His songs challenged military rule and social injustice in Nigeria.
Source: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fela_Kuti