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Fela Ransome-KutiIn addition to being a musician, Fela was a political activist and a Pan-Africanist. He was a defender of African culture and was heavily influenced by Black Power. He travelled to Ghana where he encountered new musical influences and a new direction for his music.He composed songs that were intended as political attacks against the Nigerian government as well as a global order that routinely exploited Africa. His music was radical and uncompromising.Fela Ransome-Kuti was born in AbeokutaFela ransome-Kuti was known in the 1970s and 80s for his rebellious political views and abrasive music. Many of his songs were direct criticisms of the Nigerian government and the military dictatorships that ruled the nation during those years. He also criticized his fellow Africans for supporting dictatorships. Fela's rebellion against oppressive governments cost him dearly. He was beaten, detained and incarcerated numerous times. In fact, he has called himself "a prisoner of the Kalakuta Republic." He also created his own political party, the Movement for the Advancement of the People, or MOP.Fela's mother was Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti who was a globally recognized feminist leader and rights for women activist. She was a teacher and a member of Abeokuta Women's Union. She also assisted in the organization of some of the first preschool classes in Abeokuta. She was a suffragist, and was a part of the Nigerian Independence Movement. She was a close kin of the writer and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.Ransome-Kuti supported Pan-Africanism, and was a strong socialist. She was a strong advocate of socialism and Pan-Africanism. Ransome-Kuti was inspired by the Black Power movement and the works of Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver. She was a member of African Renaissance Movement.Despite his aversion to Western culture and the oppressive Nigerian government, Fela was able to gain a wide audience through his music. His music was a mixture of Afrobeats, jazz, and rock and heavily inspired by American jazz clubs. He was also a staunch anti-racist.The Nigerian rebel Fela's revolt against the ruling party led to numerous arrests and beatings. However, it did not deter his desire to continue touring the United States and Europe. In 1984, he was again snubbed by the military and was detained on dubious charges of smuggling currency. Human rights groups from around the world intervened following the incident, and the government was forced to back down. However, Kuti continued to record and perform until his death in 1997. He was buried in the Kalakuta Cemetery in Abeokuta. The city is now home to the Fela Museum.He was a musicianFela, a fervent Pan-Africanist was committed to making music a tool of social protest. With his funk-infused Afrobeat style, he criticized the Nigerian government, while inspiring activists from all over the world. Fela was an African born in Abeokuta in 1938. He was the son of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, an anticolonialist who was a leader in the Nigerian women's movement. His mother was also a physician and anti-colonialist as were his grandparents. The main goal of Fela's life was to fight for the rights and liberties of the oppressed.Fela began his career as a musician in the year 1958 after he dropped out of medical school to pursue his passion for music. He started out playing highlife, which is a popular music genre that fuses traditional African rhythms with Western instruments, as well as jazz. He formed his first group in London and was able to hone his skills in the musical capital of Europe. When he returned to Nigeria, he created Afrobeat that combines agit-prop lyrics with danceable beats. The new sound was adopted by Nigerians and Africans across the continent. It was one of the most influential genres in African music.Fela's political activism during the 1970s put him in direct conflict with Nigerian regimes. The regime feared the power of his music to inspire people to take on their oppressors and change the status established order. Despite repeated attempts to disarm him, Fela continued to make fierce and supremely danceable music until the end of his life. He died in 1997 of complications caused by AIDS.The nightclub of Fela in Lagos known as Afrika Shrine was always packed with people. He also constructed the Kalakuta republic which served as his recording studio and club. The commune also served as a venue to hold political speeches. Fela often critiqued the Nigerian government and world leaders such as U.S. President Ronald Reagan, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and South African Prime Minister P.W. Botha.His legacy lives in spite of his death due to complications resulting from AIDS. His Afrobeat sound has inspired a number of artists including Beyonce and Wyclef Jean. fela claims railroad employees cites him as a source of inspiration. He was a mysterious person who was a lover of music women, women and having a good time But his real legacy is in his unwavering efforts to stand up for the oppressed.He was a Pan-AfricanistThe renowned Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a Pan-Africanist, bringing his unique musical style to the cause of the people. He was an expert at mixing African culture with American jazz and funk. He also used his music as a means to critique Nigeria's oppressive regime. Despite frequent beatings and arrests, He continued to stand up for and defend his beliefs.Fela was born into the prestigious Ransome-Kuti clan, which included anti-colonialists as well as artists. His mother Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a educator and feminist as was his father, Israel Oludotun Ransome Kuti was instrumental in forming a teachers' union. He grew up hearing and singing the classic melodies of highlife. They were a mixture of jazz standards, soul ballads and Ghanaian hymns. This musical heritage shaped the worldview of Fela who was determined to bring Africa to the world, and the world to Africa.In 1977, Fela recorded Zombie. The track portrayed the police to a solitary horde who would follow orders and brutalize the people. The song angered the military authorities who surrounded the house of Fela and sacked his home. They beat everyone including Fela’s children and women. His mother was thrown out of an open window and died of injuries sustained in the next year's attack.The invasion was the catalyst for the anti-government activism of Fela. He created a commune and named it the Kalakuta Republic, which doubled as an recording studio. He also formed a political party and seceded from the Nigerian state and his music were more influenced by social issues. In 1979, he took his mother's coffin to the junta's headquarters in Lagos and was arrested for his actions.Fela was a warrior who was unstoppable and never gave in to the status of the game. He was aware that he was fighting a power that was unjust and inefficient, yet he did not give up. He was a symbol of a spirit that was indefatigable, and in that way it was truly heroic. He was a man that defied all odds and changed the course history. His legacy lives on today.He died in 1997The death of Fela was a devastating blow to his fans around the world. He was 58 when he died and his funeral was attended by millions of people. The family of the deceased said that the cause of death was heart failure due to AIDS.Fela played a major part in the creation and development of Afrobeat music, a genre that combines traditional Yoruba rhythms and jazz with American funk. His political activism led to arrests and beatings by Nigerian police however he refused to be disarmed. He was a proponent of Africanism and encouraged others to fight corruption within the Nigerian military government. Fela was an influential figure in the Black Power movement in the United States, which inspired him to fight for Africa.In his later years Fela was diagnosed with skin lesions and he lost weight dramatically. These signs were an evident indication that he was suffering from AIDS. He was an AIDS denier and he refused treatment, but ultimately passed away from the disease. Fela Kuti's legacy is sure to live for generations to come.Kuti's music is a strong political statement that is a challenge to the status quo. He was a revolutionary who aimed to change the way Africans were treated. He made use of his music as a tool for social protest and fought against colonialism. His music had a profound impact on the lives of a lot of Africans and he'll be remembered for it.Fela collaborated with numerous producers throughout his career to develop his unique sound. Some of these producers included EMI producer Jeff Jarratt, British dub master Dennis Bovell and keyboardist Wally Badarou. His music was a blend of traditional African beats and American funk. This brought him an international audience. He was controversial in the music business and was often critical of Western culture.Fela was well-known for his controversial music and life style. He was a pot smoker and had a number of relationships with women. Despite his raunchy life, he was a staunch activist and struggled for the rights of the poor in Nigeria. His music influenced the lives of a variety of Africans and inspired them to embrace their own culture.