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After seeing the fela documentary titled Finding fela, D'banj posed as the abami eda himself  .   Just stepping out of this wonderful Documentary, "Finding Fela" A timeless film that would make you very proud of your African roots being the heart of Nigeria. Fela Lives on. Steve congratulations and God bless you for this. ... Banga lee posted on his instagram. 

          Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, the eldest son of  Afrobeat creator  Late Fela Kuti, celebrated his Golden Jubilee on june 16,2012 at the New African shrine, Lagos w ith performances by Ara(Queen of drums),Seun Kuti , Femi Kuti himself and others.        Femi also talks about his father, his lifestyle, music, general beliefs, etc that you may never have heard before. Watch the videos below.

        Afrobeat Legend fela anikulapo kuti 's kalakuta republic at ikeja,lagos is being reported to be converted to museum. The ulta modern project has been approved by the Lagos State Government .           After Completion the building will have an exhibition area, a coffee shop, a 5-room boutique hotel, a roof-top restaurant, a bar and stage, a souvenir shop, a passenger lift, the tomb area and the car park.       The museum will  possess the preservation of the history of fela, promotion of tourism in line with the Lagos State’s Mega City initiative, acquisitions, display and preservation of the artifacts and many other things.       The Museum is supported by the Lagos State Government and scheduled for opening in October 2012 in time for ‘Felabration.

    Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti ,Afrobeat maestro and the eldest  son of afrobeat Legend Fela Anikulapo kuti will turn 50 on june 16,2012 . Femi was born in London June 16, 1962 to Fela and Remi Kuti and grew up in  Lagos.       The three-time grammy award nominee will be celebrated at an event to be held in new african shrine ,ikeja ,lagos on saturday june 16,2012 starting from 4pm .   "When i was 49, i was kind of excited that i will be 50 this year,after approaching the 50,i became very non challant about it "Femi tells Hip tv. Watch full video below    Tuface ,sound sultan ,weird mc, omawunmi , kween ,and many others say a few things about the legendary king of afrobeat . Watch below. Video Credit:Hipontv

Seun at the OccupyNigeria fuel subsidy  protest today    Seun Kuti , Afrobeat Musician and the Youngest Son of the Afrobeat Legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti has shared his own opinion on the recent removal of fuel subsidy.He said in a statement released .  We must not accept the removal of  fuel subsidy. This is the point when we choose to either control our future or allow the most selfish and evil people ruin our children’s future. Please join your local movement we must stop this shit!                                       © celebregion

   Beyonce recently recently made a photo shoot for L'Officiel paris .The singer has been slammed for paying tribute to African icon  Fela Anikulapo Kuti through the shoot because of the late fela's misogyny against women. In a piece by Kirsten West Savali on Huffington Post tagged the 'Life and legacy of Fela' she writes, To watch one of Fela's performances is to witness the roots of Hip-Hop music. Misogyny in rap did not materialize in the boroughs of New York or the strip clubs of Atlanta where the magnificence of the feminine form is appreciated, while what lies beneath is ignored; rather, it manifested in part through the ancestral characterization of women as "mattresses" in need of men to elevate their status and provide sexual gratification.   The fact that  Beyonce Knowles , a self-proclaimed feminist who recently declared that "Girls Run The World", appeared in  L'Officiel Paris  in blackface to honor Fela and his 27 "Queen...

   Today 15th of October 2011 , is Fela Anikulapo kuti 's birthday .Fela was born October 15,1938. Felabration 2011 is ongoing to celebrate the life and times of Fela . Top stars like Darey,King wasiu Ayinde ,  choc Boiz, Eedris ,Kennis music all stars ,Wizkid and many others have performed at the music festival. Wizkid's performance (clearer video coming soon) © celebregion

   The Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria, Mallam sanusi lamido sanusi,Professor wole soyinka and Professor bola akinterinwa are the guest speakers at The Fela Debates holding to today 10th october,2011 as part of Felabration 2011 event .     The debate holds at Nigerian Insitute of International affairs, Kofo abayomi, VI ,Lagos. © celebregion

    The organizers of the annual celebration of the  late music icon fela Anikulapo kuti, F elabration have announced the commencement  dates for one of the biggest Music festival in Africa.   Felabration 2011 holds in lagos starting from Monday, 10th of october   till   sunday 16th oct.  ,2011.       Auditions are currently going on for upcoming acts and comedians that wish to take part in the celebration .The Lineup of  Nigerian  Artistes that are going to perform will be revealed soon  © celebregion

fela           Complete casting has been announced for the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical  Fela! , which will feature original Tony-nominated star Sahr Ngaujah and members of the original Broadway and London casts.

15 October 1938 — 2 August 1997           Today 2nd August,2011 marks 14 years that the King of Afro beat ,Fela Anikulapo Kuti  died. Fela died on 2nd August 1997 due to health problems

sandra danielle and fela - 1970            Celebregion.com brings you the collection of old pictures of founding fathers of Nigerian Music .