In honor of Fela Kuti’s 87th posthumous birthday on October 15, OkayAfrica is rolling out a week of stories, from October 13 to 17, spotlighting the Afrobeat pioneer’s life, activism, and legacy. Read them all here.
Fela Kuti’s reputation as the pioneer of Afrobeat is well acknowledged. His artistry has been the subject of many documentaries and films, revered across genres, even with entire bands created in his honor. There’s no doubt that the man born Olufela Anikulapo Kuti is one of the greatest artists we’ve ever…
