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 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,062 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,030 | $2,700,000 | 956$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,369 | $240,000 | 150$ |
| Totals | 3 | 81,043,887 | 32,461 | $2,955,000 | 1,116$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Portugal:
Fela Kuti was the most famous Nigerian musician at the time and was detained during Buhari's governance on fabricated charges.
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United Kingdom:
Buhari's government also locked up Nigeria's greatest musical hero, Fela Kuti, on trumped-up charges relating to currency exports.
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Jamaica:
Fela Kuti is an Afrobeat icon and Burna Boy's grandfather.
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France:
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian activist and the father of afrobeat music.
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United Kingdom:
Fela Kuti is one of Obongjayar's heroes, known for his music that carries a strong message.
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Nigeria:
Fela Kuti’s pioneering days marked the beginning of Afrobeat culture.
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Latvia:
Fela Kuti is a legendary Nigerian saxophonist known for his significant impact on the afrobeats genre.
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Nigeria:
Fiidbac draws inspiration from global icons like Fela Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Drake.
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United Kingdom:
Roy Ayers toured Nigeria with Fela Kuti in 1979, resulting in the album Music of Many Colours.
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United Kingdom:
Fela Kuti collaborated with Roy Ayers on the album Music of Many Colours, blending Afrobeat and jazz-funk.
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