Fela Kuti
| Born | October 15, 1938 |
| Hometown | Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Remilekun Taylor |
| Children | Yeni Kuti |
| Parents | Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti |
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EFG London Jazz Festival: our pick of the shows to see from Jamie Cullum to Marisa Monte
- With more than 300 shows over 60 venues there is a gig for every jazz fan’s taste
Albums
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
From Bowie to Beyoncé: the gateway albums to get into the greatest artists
Keen to explore an artist’s oeuvre but overwhelmed by choice in today’s stream-heavy world? Fear not: from Joni to Fela, Madonna to Miles, our critics tell you which album to begin with
- EntertainmentEuronews
Rendez-vous: The best of Europe's art and culture
Immerse yourself in Afrobeat in Paris, discover links between magic and surrealism at the Museum Barberini in Germany or discover the Guggenheim museum in Spain during its 25th anniversary and see three collections of its treasures.
- CelebrityEuronews
"Music as a weapon": Paris honours Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti in retrospective exhibition
The Paris Philharmonic is devoting an immersive exhibition to the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, inventor of Afrobeat in the 1970s, who "had a real love affair with France."
- CelebrityThe Independent
Dolly Parton, Eminem and Lionel Richie among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees
Ceremony will take place on 5 November at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
Joan As Police Woman, Tony Allen, Dave Okumu: The Solution Is Restless review – subtle and slinky
Joan As Police Woman, Tony Allen, Dave Okumu: The Solution Is Restless review – subtle and slinky. (PIAS)This classy collaboration sounds familiar but unique at the same time, a jazzy musing on what it takes to live
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
One to watch: Baba Ali
One to watch: Baba AliStevie Nicks, Sleaford Mods and Fela Kuti are among the touchstones for this free-ranging New Yorker’s adventures in sound Baba Ali. Photograph: William Spooner
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
Mukoma Wa Ngugi’s playlist: 10 songs from my travels
Mukoma Wa Ngugi’s playlist: 10 songs from my travelsThe author’s life, literary trips and adventures have taken him across Africa with music as a constant companion Mukoma Wa Ngugi outside Fela Kuti’s The Shring, Lagos, Nigeria. Photograph: Mukoma Wa Ngugi
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
Femi Kuti and Made Kuti: Legacy+ review – Afrobeat's first family look forward
Femi Kuti and Made Kuti: Legacy+ review – Afrobeat's first family look forward. (Partisan Records)Divided into two sections, Fela Kuti’s son and grandson rework his signature sound, adding their own political commentary
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
TV tonight: Fela Kuti and the birth of afrobeat
TV tonight: Fela Kuti and the birth of afrobeat. A new film examines the Nigerian artist’s cultural identity and legacy of rhythmical protest. Plus: The Valhalla Murders begins. Here’s what to watch this evening
- EntertainmentPA Media: Entertainment
Fela Kuti’s grandson hails ‘beautiful’ project commemorating the late musician
The plaque was unveiled at Trinity Laban.
