Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats

Africa Culture Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:10:43 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

NewsFeedFela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat.
A fearless activist for social justice in his country, his legacy is celebrated every October, at the week-long Felabration festival in Lagos, Nigeria.

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NewsFeedFela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat.
A fearless activist for social justice in his country, his legacy is celebrated every October, at the week-long Felabration festival in Lagos, Nigeria.

Sources: Al Jazeera