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Fela KutiThe life of Fela is full of contradictions, and that's part of what makes him captivating. People who love him can accept his flaws.His songs are often 20 minutes or more and are sung in a thick Pidgin English that is almost unintelligible. His music is heavily influenced by Christian hymns and classical music, jazz, Yoruba chant, and horn-and-guitar heavy highlife.He was a musicianFela Kuti embodied the idea that music can be an instrument of change. His music was used to advocate for social, political and economic change. His influence can be present to this day. His musical style, Afrobeat, is a synthesis 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 used his music as a protest against government corruption and human rights violations. Songs such as "Zombie", "Coffin for the State Head" and others were bold critiques of Nigeria's regime. He also made his home, Kalakuta Republic, as an area for political activism and an area for gathering with like-minded people.The play features a large portrait of his mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, who was a prominent feminist activist and pioneer of the feminist movement. She is portrayed by actress Shantel Cribbs who has successfully conveyed her significance in the life of Fela. The play also highlights on her political activism. Despite her deteriorating condition, she refused to be tested for AIDS. Instead, she chose traditional treatments.He was a singerFela Ransome-Kuti was a multifaceted man who employed his music as a tool for political change. He is known as the creator of afrobeat. It was an invigorating hybrid of funk, dirty and traditional African rhythms. He was a vocal critic of Nigeria's religious and governmental leaders.Fela's mother was a suffragist who was anti-colonial So it's not unusual that he has a passion for political commentary and social commentary. His parents wanted him to become a physician, but he had different plans.A trip to America changed his perspective forever. Exposure to Black power movements and leaders like Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver had a profound effect on his music. He adopted a Pan-Africanism ethos, which would influence and inform his later work.He was a writer.Fela encountered Black Power activists such as Stokely Carmichael, and Malcolm X while in the United States. This experience led him to start an organization called the Movement of the People and compose songs that reflected the thoughts he had about political activism and black awareness. His philosophical ideas were aired through the method of yabis, which is an art of public speaking that was referred to as 'freedom of expression'. He also began imposing an ethical code on his band. This included refusing to accept prescriptions from Western-trained physicians.After returning to Nigeria Fela started building his own club The Shrine in Ikeja. Raids from police and military officials were all the time. The Mosholashi-Idi Oro hangers-on who he had re the area surrounding the club with hard drugs, including the 'yamuna' and 'bana' (heroin). But despite this, Fela kept his integrity unshaken. His music demonstrates the determination with which he challenged authority and demanded that popular ambitions be reflected in official goals. It is an influence that will last for generations.He was a poetIn his music, Fela used light-hearted sarcasm to highlight economic and political issues in Nigeria. He also snarkily mocked his audience, government, and even himself. In these shows, he would refer to himself as "the big dick in the pond with a little." These jokes were not viewed lightly by the authorities and he was repeatedly detained and imprisonments, as well as beatings at the hands of authorities. He eventually adopted the name Anikulapo, meaning "he is carrying death in his pocket."In 1977, Fela recorded a song called "Zombie," which compared soldiers to mindless zombies who followed orders without question. The military was offended by this and raided Kalakuta Republic. They burned it down and beat its residents. In the course of the raid, her mother was thrown out of her second-floor window.In the years after Nigeria's independence, Fela created Afrobeat, a genre of music that combined jazz with native African rhythm. His songs criticised European cultural imperialism and defended African traditional traditions and religions. He also criticised fellow Africans for ignoring the traditions of their homeland. He also stressed the importance of freedom and human rights.He was a rapperFela Anikulapo Kuti, a saxophonist and trumpeter, was born in Abeokuta in 1938. He is a pioneer in Afrobeat music. He grew up listening to jazz, rock and roll and traditional African music and chants, which helped shape his unique style of music. After a visit to the United States, Fela met Sandra Smith. She was an activist in the Black Power Movement. Her ideas have influenced his work.The music of Fela became an instrument of political power upon his return to Nigeria. He was critical of the government in his home country and insisted that African culture should not be diluted by Western sensibilities. He also wrote about human rights violations and social injustices. rights abuses. He was repeatedly detained for his criticism of military.Fela was also a fervent advocate of marijuana in Africa that is also known as "igbo". He also held "yabis" (public discussions) at the Afrika Shrine where he would ridicule officials of the government and share his opinions on freedom of expression and beauty of women's body. Fela also had a harem of young women, who danced at his shows and acted as vocal backups for him.He was a dancerFela was a master at musical fusion. He combined elements of jazz, beat music, and highlife to create his own unique style. He influenced a generation of African musicians and was an outspoken critic of colonial rule.Despite being tortured and arrested by the Nigerian military junta and seeing his mother be killed, Fela refused to leave the country. He died in 1997 from AIDS-related complications.Fela was a well-known political activist who was critical of the oppressive Nigerian Government and supported the ideals of Pan Africanism. His albums including 1973's Gentleman, focused on addressing oppression from both government bodies and colonial parties. He also pushed for black power and criticised Christianity and Islam as non-African imports that have been used to divide the people of Africa. Shuffering and Smiling is the title track of the album released in 1978. It describes crowded public buses full of working poor people, "shuffering and smiling". Fela was a fierce enemy of religious hypocrisy. His dancers were an excellent complement to his music. They were sensual, vibrant, and regal. Their contributions were as significant as Fela's lyrics.He was a political militantFela Kuti used music as a tool to challenge unjust authorities. He took his knowledge of American jazz and funk to African patterns and rhythms, resulting in music that is ready for a fight. The majority of his songs start with slow-burning instrumentals. He layers riffs, long-lined melody lines and other elements until they explode with urgency.Fela was, unlike many artists who were scared to speak about their politics, was fearless and unbending. He stood for his beliefs even when it was risky to do so. His mother, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a fervent feminist who was the leader of the Nigerian Women's movement. His father was a protestant minister and the teacher's union president.He also established Kalakuta Republic, a commune and recording studio that was an expression of resistance. The government raided Kalakuta's Republic and destroyed property, as well as injured Fela. He refused to give up, however, and continued to speak against the government. He passed away from complications of AIDS in 1997. He was succeeded by his son, Femi, who continues to continue his musical and political legacy.He was a fatherMusic is often viewed as a political act with artists using lyrics to demand change. However, some of the most effective musical protests don't use words at all. Fela Kuti was one of them, and his music still rings out to this day. fela lawsuits was the first to pioneer Afrobeat music, which combines traditional African rhythms and harmony with jazz and hip-hop that was being influenced by artists like James Brown.Fela's mother, Funmilayo Runsome-Kuti, was an activist and unionist who stood up against colonialism. She helped form the Abeokuta Women's Union and fought against gender-discriminatory taxation laws. She also was a Marxist and believed that Nigeria should serve its all citizens.Fela's son Seun continues his father's work, with the band Egypt 80 that's touring the world this year. The Egyptian 80's music blends the sound of Fela with a sharp critique of power structures that still exist in the present. The album, Black Times, will be released in March. A large number of fans paid their respects at the funeral at Tafawa Balewa square. The crowd was so huge that police had to shut down the entrance to the venue.