Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat.
Al Jazeera English reports: Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat.
His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.
This world story centres on Nigeria. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Celebrating Fela Kuti, Afrobeats and Fela Kuti.
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- Nigeria · Africa
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- Celebrating Fela Kuti, Afrobeats, Fela Kuti, Nigerian
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