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Fela KutiFela is a man with contradictions. This is what makes him so intriguing. People who love him will forgive the flaws in him.His songs can last longer than 20 minutes and are performed in dense, almost incomprehensible Pidgin English. His music is heavily influenced by Christian hymns and jazz, classical music Yoruba singing, and horn-andguitar heavy highlife.He was a musicianFela Kuti embodied the idea that music is an instrument of change. He used his music to advocate for social and political changes, and his influence can be felt in the world even today. His musical style, Afrobeat, is a blend of African and Western influences. Its roots are in West-African music and funk. However, it has evolved into a completely new genre.His political activism was ferocious and unflinching. He made use of his music to protest against corruption in the government and human rights abuses. Songs like "Zombie", "Coffin for the State Head" and others were bold criticisms of Nigeria's government. He also used Kalakuta as a place to gather like-minded people and to encourage political activism.The production features a huge portrait of his late mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, who was a well-known activist and feminist pioneer. The actress who portrays her is Shantel Cribbs, who has successfully conveyed her significance in the life of Fela. The play also focuses on her political activism. Despite her condition deteriorating she refused to be tested for AIDS. Instead, she chose traditional treatment.He was a musicianFela Ransome Kuti was a multifaceted person who used music to effect changes in the political landscape. He is credited as the originator of afrobeat, an invigorating blend of dirty funk and traditional African rhythms. He was a fervent critic of Nigeria's religious and governmental leaders.Growing up with an anti-colonial suffragist mother It's no surprise that Fela was a fan of social commentary and politics. His parents had hoped that he would become a doctor however, there were other goals for him.While he initially sounded in a more apolitical highlife style, a trip to America would change his outlook forever. The exposure to Black political movements and leaders such as Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver had a profound effect on his music. He adopted a Pan-Africanism philosophy that would inform and guide his later work.He was a writerWhile in the United States Fela was introduced to Black Power activists like Stokely Carmichael and Malcolm X. This experience led him to form an organization called the Movement of the People and create songs that expressed the ideas he had about activism and black awareness. His ideas were expressed through the way of yabis, a form of public speaking that is referred to as "freedom of expression". fela claims railroad employees began to establish strict moral codes for his band, such as refusing to receive medicine from Western-trained doctors.After his return to Nigeria Fela started building his own club, the Shrine in Ikeja. The frequent raids by military and police officials were nearly constant. His Mosholashi-Idi Oro hangers repopulated the area surrounding the club with hard drug, especially "bana" and "yamuna" (heroin). Fela was a steadfast person despite this. His music demonstrates the determination with which he challenged authority and demanded that the popular will be reflected in official goals. It is an enduring legacy that will endure for generations.He was a poetFela's music used sarcasm and humor to bring attention to the political and economic issues in Nigeria. He also mocked his fans as well as the government and himself. He often referred to himself during these shows as "the big dick in the little pond." The authorities took his jokes lightly and he was often detained and imprisoned. He was also beating by the authorities. He was eventually given the name Anikulapo, which means "he is carrying his death in his pouch."In 1977, Fela recorded a song called "Zombie," which compared soldiers to zombies who were able to follow orders without hesitation. The military was offended by the song and they raided the Kalakuta Republic, burning it down and beating its occupants. During the raid, Fela’s mother was thrown from her second-floor through a window.Fela developed Afrobeat in the decades that after the country's independence. Afrobeat is a music genre that blends jazz with the indigenous African rhythm. His songs criticised European cultural imperialism and defended African traditional beliefs and cultures. He also criticized fellow Africans who betrayed their country's traditions. He stressed the importance of human rights and freedom.He was a rapperA trumpeter, saxophonist, composer and pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was born in 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He grew up with jazz, rock and roll and traditional African music and chants, which helped form his style of music. After a trip to the United States, Fela met Sandra Smith. She was an activist in the Black Power Movement. Her ideas were influential in his work.Upon his return to Nigeria, Fela began using his music as a political tool. He was critical of the government of his country and also argued against Western sensibilities affecting African culture. He also wrote about social injustices and human right abuses. He was frequently detained for his criticism of military.Fela was also a fervent advocate of marijuana in Africa and is referred to as "igbo". He often held public discussions at Afrika Shrine, called "yabis" where he would lampoon government officials and spread his views on freedom of expression and the beauty of women's bodies. Fela had a harem, which was a group of women who performed at his shows as well as supported his vocally.He was a dancerFela was a master at musical fusion. He incorporated elements of jazz, beat music, and highlife into his own distinctive style. He was a renowned African musician and a vocal critic of colonial ruling.Despite being arrested and tortured by the Nigerian military junta, and witnessing his mother murdered, Fela refused to leave the country. He died from complications due to AIDS in 1997.Fela was an activist for the political cause who was a critic of the oppressive Nigerian government and supported the principles of Pan Africanism. His albums, like 1973's Gentleman focused on the oppression of both government and colonial parties. He also promoted black-power and decried Christianity, Islam and other non-African imports for dividing the people of Africa. The title track of an album released in 1978, Shuffering and Shmiling, describes the over-crammed public busses full of poor people "shuffering and smiling." Fela was a staunch opponent of religious hypocrisy. The music of Fela was enhanced by his dancers who were lively, sensual, and regal. Their contributions to the performance were as significant as Fela's words.He was an activist in the political arena.Fela Kuti utilized music as a way to confront unjust authorities. He made use of his knowledge of American jazz and funk towards African patterns and rhythms, resulting in a sound that is braced for battle. Most of his songs start with slow-burning instrumentals, then layering small riffs and melodies until they explode in a flash of vigor.Fela like many artists who were afraid to discuss their political views He was adamant and unbending. He stood for his beliefs even when it was dangerous to do so. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a feminist who was the leader of the Nigerian Women's Movement. His father was a protestant minister and the president of the teachers' union.He also created Kalakuta Republic, a commune and recording studio that was an emblem of resistance. The government raided the commune, destroying the property and injured Fela badly. He refused to give up and continued to speak against the government. He died of complications from AIDS in 1997. His son Femi continues to carry on his legacy of music and politics.He was a fatherMusic is often viewed by many as a form of political protest. Musicians use lyrics to call for a change. However, some of the most powerful musical protests don't use words at all. Fela Kuti was one such artist, and his music continues to ring out to this day. He was the first to pioneer Afrobeat that combines traditional African rhythms and harmonies with funk and jazz, being influenced by artists such as James Brown.Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was Fela's activist mother. She was a unionist who fought colonialism. She helped form the Abeokuta Women's Union and fought against gender-discriminatory taxation laws. She also studied Marxism and believed that Nigeria should serve its all citizens.Seun Fela's son continues to carry the legacy of his father with a band named Egypt 80. The band will be touring the globe this year. The band's music is a blend of the music and politics of Fela's era with a searing denunciation of the same power structures that continue to exist today. Black Times will be released at the end March. A large number of fans attended the funeral and paid respects in Tafawa Balewa Square. The crowd was so large that police were forced to shut off the entrance to the venue.