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fela settlements is a man of contradictions. That's what makes him so fascinating. People who love him will accept his flaws. His songs are often 20 minutes long or longer, and sung in a thick Pidgin English that is almost incomprehensible. His music is influenced by Christian hymns and classical music. He also incorporates jazz, Yoruba, and highlife with guitars and horns. He was a musician Fela Kuti embodied the idea that music is a tool for change. His music was used to call for social, political and economic changes. His influence is still evident even today. Afrobeat is a form of music that blends African and Western influences. Its roots are in West-African music as well as funk. However it has evolved into a completely new genre. His political activism was fierce and fearless. He used his music to protest against corruption in the government and human rights abuses. Songs such as “Zombie” and “Coffin for the Head of State” were daring critiques of the Nigerian regime. He also made his home, Kalakuta Republic, as a hub for political activism as well as an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. The play features a large portrait of his late mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, who was a well-known feminist activist and feminist pioneer. Shantel Cribbs portrays her and she does an excellent job of capturing the importance she played in Fela's life. The play also highlights on her political involvement. Despite her declining health she refused to be tested for AIDS and instead opted for traditional treatments. He was a singer Fela Ransome Kuti was a complex individual who used music to effect changes in the political landscape. He is famous for his work on Afrobeat, a mix of dirty funk with traditional African rhythms. He was also a fervent critic of Nigeria's political and religious leaders. His mother was an anti-colonial suffragist So it's not unusual that he has a passion for political commentaries and social commentary. His parents wanted him to become medical doctor however, he had other plans. A trip to America changed his life forever. His music was greatly inspired by his exposure to Black Power movements and the leadership like Eldridge Clever and Malcolm X. He adopted a Pan-Africanism ethos that would inform and guide his later work. He was a writer. While in the United States Fela was introduced to Black Power activists such as Stokely Carmichael and Malcolm X. The experiences inspired him to establish an organization called the Movement of the People, and to write songs that expressed his thoughts on black and political consciousness. His philosophies were publicly expressed through yabis, a form of public speaking he called 'freedom expression'. He also began to impose an uncompromising code of ethics for his band, such as refusing to take medicine from Western-trained doctors. After returning to Nigeria Fela began building his own club The Shrine in Ikeja. The raids by police and military officials was almost daily. Mosholashi-Idi-Oro's hangers-on repopulated the area around the club with hard drugs, particularly “bana” and “yamuna” (heroin). Fela was a steadfast person despite this. His music is a testament to the determination with which he fought authority and demanded that the desires of the masses be reflected in official objectives. It is an enduring legacy that will endure for generations. He was a poet In his music, Fela used light-hearted sarcasm to draw attention to political and economic issues in Nigeria. He also snarkily mocked his audience, the government, and even himself. He often referred to himself during these shows as “the big dick in the little pond.” The authorities were not taking his jokes lightly and he was repeatedly arrested and detained, as well as beaten by the authorities. He was eventually given the name Anikulapo, which translates to “he has his death in his bag.” In 1977, Fela recorded a song called “Zombie,” which compared soldiers to zombies who followed orders without question. This irritated the military, which raided the Kalakuta Republic, burning it down and beating its occupants. During the raid, Fela’s mother was thrown out of her second-floor apartment window. In the decades following the independence of Nigeria, Fela created Afrobeat, a genre of music that combined jazz with native African rhythm. His songs criticized European imperialism in culture and praised African traditional traditions and religions. He also criticized fellow Africans who sabotaged their country's customs. He also stressed the importance of human rights and freedom. He was a rapper Fela Anikulapo Kuti, trumpeter and saxophonist was born in Abeokuta in 1938. He is a pioneer of Afrobeat music. He grew up listening to jazz, rock and roll and traditional African music and chants, which helped form his style of music. After an excursion to the United States in 1969, Fela met Sandra Smith, an activist from the Black Power movement and her ideas influenced his work in a profound way. The music of Fela became a political instrument upon his return to Nigeria. He criticized the government of his native country and also argued against Western sensibilities affecting African culture. He also wrote about societal inequities and human rights violations and was often detained for his criticism of the military. Fela was also a fervent advocate of marijuana in Africa that is also known as “igbo”. He often held public discussions at Afrika Shrine, called “yabis”, in which he would lampoon officials of the government and share his beliefs about freedom of expression and the beauty of women's bodies. Fela also had a group of young women who performed in his shows and served as vocal backups for his vocalists. He was a dancer Fela was a master at musical fusion. He combined elements of beat music, and highlife to create his own distinctive style. He was a renowned African musician and vocal critic of colonial rule. Despite being snatched and tortured by the Nigerian military junta and witnessing his mother be killed, Fela refused to leave the country. He died of complications due to AIDS in 1997. Fela was an activist in the political arena who was a critic of the oppressive Nigerian government and supported the principles of Pan Africanism. His albums including 1973's Gentleman focused on the issue of oppression by both colonial and government parties. He also promoted black-power and decried Christianity, Islam and other non-African influences for dividing the people of Africa. The title track of a 1978 album, Shuffering and Shmiling, describes the overcrowded public buses filled with poor workers “shuffering and smiling.” Fela was a staunch opponent of religious hypocrisy. His dancers were an excellent complement to his music. They were sensual, vibrant, and regal. Their contributions to the show were as significant as the words of Fela. He was a political militant Fela Kuti used music as a tool to challenge unjust authorities. He transformed his knowledge of American jazz and funk to African rhythms and modes and created a sound that was ready for fight. Most of his songs begin with slow-burning instrumentals. He layers notes, riffs and other elements until they explode with a sense of urgency. Fela like many artists who were scared to discuss their political beliefs was unflinching and uncompromising. He stood in the cause he believed in, even when it was risky. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a feminist who was the leader of the Nigerian Women's Movement. His father was a protestant minister, and the president of the teachers union. He also founded Kalakuta Republic – a recording studio and commune that became a symbol of the resistance. The government seized the commune, degrading the property and injured Fela severely. He refused to back down, though, and continued to protest against the government. He died of complications from AIDS in 1997. His son Femi continues to carry his musical and political legacy. He was a father Music is often seen as a political act, with artists using lyrics to demand change. However, some of the most powerful musical protests don't use words at all. Fela Kuti was one of them, and his music continues to ring out to this day. He was the first to pioneer Afrobeat, combining traditional African rhythms and harmonies, with jazz and funk, being influenced by artists such as James Brown. Fela's mother, Funmilayo Runsome-Kuti, was an activist and unionist who was a fighter against colonialism. She helped form the Abeokuta Women's Union and fought against gender-discriminatory taxation laws. She also studied marxism and believed in the idea of a Nigeria which served its all of its citizens. Seun Fela's Son continues to carry on his father's legacy with a band named Egypt 80. The band is touring the world in this year. The Egypt 80's music combines the sounds of Fela with a scathing denunciation of the power structures that exist today. Black Times will be released at the end March. A large number of fans attended the funeral held in Tafawa Balewa square. The crowd was so large that police had to block the entrance.