Fela Kuti, Nigerian musician
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Fela Kuti

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Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician, born on 15 October 1938, who died on 2 August 1997. He pioneered Afrobeat in the late 1960s and 1970s,…

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Musician
Born
15 October 1938 (died 2 August 1997, aged 58)
Country
Nigeria
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Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician, born on 15 October 1938, who died on 2 August 1997. He pioneered Afrobeat in the late 1960s and 1970s, and his records with Africa 70, including “Zombie” (1976), made him one of the most influential musicians Africa has produced. His sons Femi and Seun Kuti carry the music on.

Fela Kuti’s releases include Highlife: Jazz and Afro-Soul (1963-1969) (2016) and The ’69 Los Angeles Sessions (1994), alongside a long run of singles.

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