‘Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burna Boy’ – Rick Ross on his dream collaboration
American rapper Rick Ross has shared the names of artists he would love to collaborate with in what he describes as his dream music project. Speaking during a recent livestream interview, the rapper mentioned legendary musicians from different generations and genres. Ross said his ideal collaboration would include reggae icon Bob Marley, Afrobeat pioneer Fela […]
Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, already on same level as Fela – Shaffy Bello
Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said that Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have reached the same level of influence as late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. According to her, the three music stars have done exceptionally well in taking Nigerian music to the world stage. Shaffy Bello explained that Fela was known for using music […]
Fela set to become first African to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeats pioneer and global music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to make history as the first African to receive the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour recognises artists whose creative work has left a lasting impact on the music industry. Fela’s influence, which cut across music, culture, and political activism, continues to inspire […]
Olamide reacts to backlash over his declaration of Wizkid as greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela
Nigerian rap star Olamide has addressed the backlash trailing his recent comment describing Wizkid as the “greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.” The statement, which quickly went viral, sparked mixed reactions among music fans, with some praising Olamide’s opinion while others strongly disagreed. Reacting to the controversy, Olamide explained that his remark was not meant to […]
“Afrobeats is a title, not a genre” — Seun Kuti sparks debate in new interview
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has set off a new conversation in Nigerian music after his bold statement during an interview on Beat 99.9FM. Seun, the son of the late music legend Fela Kuti, explained that Afrobeat should not be seen as a fixed genre. He believes it is more of a label used to describe […]
Why I left Fela’s band – Femi Kuti reveals
Femi Kuti, the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has opened up on why he decided to leave his father’s famous band. He made this revelation while speaking on the Afropolitan podcast. According to Femi, he felt the need to leave in order to find his own path in life. Growing up, people […]
My family has done enough for Nigeria, I will not fight – Made Kuti
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat singer, Made Kuti, has opened up about why he’s not keen on joining the fight for better leadership in Nigeria. In a recent interview, he said his family has already sacrificed so much for the country, yet the results haven’t matched the effort. His great-grandmother, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, grandfather Fela Kuti, father Femi […]
VDM Clears the Air: I Didn’t Defame Femi Falana, I Was Responding to Bobrisky’s Audio (Video)
Nigerian social critic, Martise Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has denied claims that he defamed renowned legal expert, Femi Falana, SAN. In a video posted on his Instagram account, VDM clarified that he never intended to tarnish Falana’s image but was only reacting to an audio clip involving Nigerian socialite Bobrisky. […]
Falz discussed how his upbringing shaped his perspective on activism.
Famous Nigerian rapper, Falz, shared how his upbringing influenced his approach to activism. Falz, who led the #ENDSARS protest in Lagos in 2020, explained that his activism didn’t start that year. In an interview on the Menisms Podcast, Falz said his activism was inspired by legendary musician Fela Kuti and his father, Femi Falana, who […]
Seun Kuti Accuses MKO Abiola of Framing Fela Kuti for Armed Robbery
A grave charge has been levied against the late politician MKO Abiola and his spouse, Simbiat, by Seun Kuti, the son of the renowned singer Fela Anikulapo Kuti. During the military rule of Muhammadu Buhari, Seun said in an Instagram live video that Abiola and his wife had unjustly accused his father of armed robbery. […]