Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and political activist, known as the pioneer of Afrobeat music, influencing many artists in the genre.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,014 | $700,000 | 648$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,543 | $350,000 | 335$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,274 | $25,000 | 26$ |
| Peru | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,253 | $230,000 | 218$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,047 | $2,700,000 | 1,394$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,587 | $670,000 | 889$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 9.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 123,797 | $67,000 | 267$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,504 | $108,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 9 | 200,703,236 | 265,166 | $4,865,000 | 3,894$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Jamaica:
Fela Kuti was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, accepted by his children.
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Ecuador:
Fela Kuti is recognized for creating the afrobeat genre that blends African rhythms with jazz and funk.
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Taiwan:
Fela Kuti would this weekend be posthumously recognized by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction.
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Honduras:
Fela Kuti is recognized for creating afrobeat, a genre that blends African rhythms with jazz and funk.
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Peru:
Fela Kuti will be posthumously recognized at the Grammy Awards as the first African artist to receive a lifetime achievement award.
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Ghana:
Fela Kuti is being recognized posthumously with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys for his contributions to music and social justice.
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United Kingdom:
He pioneered the Afrobeat genre alongside drummer Tony Allen.
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Switzerland:
Fela Kuti is a legendary Nigerian musician whose influence is acknowledged by Adé Bantu in the context of Afrobeats and social commentary.
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Denmark:
Fela Kuti is referred to as the king of afrobeat and is celebrated for his impactful music.
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United Kingdom:
Joshua played songs from Nigeria’s beloved Fela Kuti during his record attempt.
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