There are legends, and then there are forces of nature. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti belongs firmly in the latter category. To compare his legacy with that of any modern-day musician is not merely lazy, it is intellectually dishonest. Fela was not simply ahead of his time; he was operating on an entirely different plane of relevance, courage, originality, and consequence. His music did not beg for applause, it demanded reckoning. His life did not seek validation, it imposed meaning.
Today’s global music scene is crowded with stars, influencers,…
