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In lawsuit, author of book about Fela Kuti claims 'Fela!' Broadway musical stole his work

The author of a book about the late Afrobeat Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti sued the producers of the award-winning Broadway musical "Fela!" to stop performances Monday, saying they stole his work and thought an offer of $4,000 was all he deserved for copying entire portions of his book into the play's script.

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17:47 on November 8 2010

Fela Kuti: the musical

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06:19 on November 9 2010

In lawsuit, author of book about Fela Kuti claims 'Fela!' Broadway musical stole his work

Topix — The author of a book about the late Afrobeat Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti sued the producers of the award-winning Broadway musical "Fela!" to stop performances Monday, sa... more info
Fela Kuti
17:59 on November 9 2010

Fela! musical is sued by biographer

Guardian Music — Show based on life of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti faces $5m lawsuitHailed as the Muhammad Ali, James Brown and Bob Dylan of Africa all wrapped into one, modern hi... more info
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