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'Fela!' explores the turbulent life of Nigerian musician and activist

Fela Kuti has long been an African icon, but icon status elsewhere has eluded the Nigerian musician and political activist, who died in 1997. In music circles today, he's remembered for the Afrobeat sound he helped create in the 1970s, but even many of his fans remain unaware of the causes he championed and the political battles he waged.

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06:47 on February 12 2012

'Fela!' explores the turbulent life of Nigerian musician and activist

Detroit Free Press — Fela Kuti has long been an African icon, but icon status elsewhere has eluded the Nigerian musician and political activist, who died in 1997. In music circles today, he&a... more info
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