Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a renowned Nigerian musician, cultural icon, and political activist known for pioneering the genre of Afrobeat. He used his music as a powerful tool for social and political commentary, often criticizing the Nigerian government and military regimes for their oppression and human rights abuses. Fela's legacy is marked by his fearless stance against injustice, notably through his songs and performances that challenged the status quo, making him an enduring symbol of resistance in Nigeria.
Born on Oct 15, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 470,638 | $448,000 | 1,023$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 9.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 112,177 | $67,000 | 242$ |
| Totals | 2 | 237,212,534 | 582,815 | $515,000 | 1,265$ |
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Ghana:
Fela became the first African musician to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a new dawn for Afrobeat music.
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Nigeria:
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.
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South Africa:
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is commemorated as a Nigerian nationalist and the Godfather of afrobeat.
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Ghana:
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history posthumously as his iconic 1976 album Zombie has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Nigeria:
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is mentioned as an example of a musician who engaged the government with politically conscious music.
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Nigeria:
Miss Timileyin noted that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was one of her earliest influences in music.
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Nigeria:
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti released the song 'Suffering and Smiling' in 1978, critiquing the resilience of Nigerians in the face of hardship.
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Nigeria:
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti referenced the molue in his song, ‘Shuffering and Shmilling.’
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Nigeria:
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was defended by Tunji Braithwaite during a military raid ordered by Obasanjo's regime.
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