Fela Kuti
(1938-1997)
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is best known as a pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, a blend of traditional yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers". AllMusic described him as "a musical and sociopolitical voice" of international significance.
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Olufela Olusegum Oludotun Ransome-Kuti 10 October 1938 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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| Died |
2 August 1997 (aged 58) Lagos, Nigeria
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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