Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti is an afrobeats artist from Nigeria. Their Wikipedia page lookups are down 21% over the last 3 months.
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What's happening with Fela Kuti (Oct 29, 2026)
Fela Kuti recorded Zombie in 1974, a 12-minute track that prompted military retaliation in Nigeria. His Lagos nightclub the Shrine became the venue where Afrobeat took shape as ensemble practice.
What Fela Kuti sounds like
The Nigerian bandleader who invented Afrobeat in the late 1960s, fusing highlife, funk and jazz into long, politically charged grooves.
Who is Fela Kuti's label?
Fela Kuti has released music on Barclay Records, PolyGram Records and MCA Records.
How old is Fela Kuti?
Fela Kuti is 88. He is a Libra.
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