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Fela Kuti
October 15, 1938 – August 2, 1997
Nigerian musician and activist (1938–1997)
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Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì was a Nigerian musician and political activist. He is regarded as the principal innovator of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music genre that combines West African music with American funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers". AllMusic described him as "a musical and sociopolitical voice" of international significance.
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- Birthday · October 15
- Anniversary · August 2
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