fela kuti

The Digest: Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has stirred discourse by asserting that Afrobeats functions more as a regional “title” than a distinct musical genre. In a recent radio interview, he argued that its fluidity and lack of stylistic consistency differentiate it from...

The Digest: Femi Kuti, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician, shared that his father, Fela Kuti, struggled with poverty despite his success. Femi revealed that during the time Fela's hit song "Jeun Ko Ku" gained popularity, the Kuti family was living in dire conditions. Key Points: Femi Kuti...

Forty-nine years after its release, Fela Kuti’s defiant Afrobeat anthem “Zombie” has made history again. The Grammy Recording Academy, in 2025, inducted the album into its Hall of Fame, making Fela the first Nigerian artist to receive this honour. It’s a reminder that music born from struggle...