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Fela Ransome-Kuti Fela, politician and musician who was also a pan-Africanist. He was a champion of African culture and was inspired by Black Power. He travelled to Ghana, where he discovered new musical influences. He wrote songs that were meant to be political attacks against the Nigerian government as well as a global order that was systematically exploiting Africa. His music was radical and uncompromising. Fela Ransome Kuti was born Abeokuta In the 1970s and 1980s, Fela Ransome-Kuti became known for his abrasive musical style and rebellious political statements. Many of his songs were direct critiques of the Nigerian government and the military dictatorships that were in power during that time. He also criticized his fellow Africans who backed these dictatorships. Fela's rebellion against oppressive governments cost him dearly. He was beaten, arrested and even jailed a number of times. In fact, he has called himself “a prisoner of the Kalakuta Republic.” He also created his own political party known as the Movement for the Advancement of the People MOP, also known as MOP. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was Fela's mother. She was a feminist leader and women's rights activist famous throughout the world. She was a teacher as well as an active member of the Abeokuta Women's Union. She also assisted in organizing the first preschool classes of Abeokuta. She was a suffragist, and was active in the Nigerian Independence Movement. She was a close relative of the writer and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka. Ransome-Kuti was a staunch supporter of Pan-Africanism and socialism. She argued for the preservation of traditional African religions and lifestyles, and she opposed European cultural imperialism. Ransome-Kuti was inspired by the Black Power movement and the works of Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver. She was also a part of the African Renaissance movement. Despite fela attorneys to Western culture and the oppressive Nigerian government, Fela was able to gain a wide audience with his music. His music was influenced by Afrobeat rock, rock, and jazz and was heavily influenced by the beats of American jazz clubs. He was also a staunch anti-racist. Fela's rebellion against the Nigerian government earned him many arrests and beatings. This did not stop him from touring the United States and Europe. In 1984, he was attacked by the military and detained under dubious charges. Human rights groups from around the world intervened following the incident, and the government was forced to step down. However, Kuti continued to record and perform until his death in 1997. He was buried at Kalakuta Cemetery, Abeokuta. The Fela Museum is located in the city. He was a musician A passionate Pan-Africanist, Fela was adamant about using his music as a method of social protest. He criticized the Nigerian Government while inspiring activists from all over the world. Fela was born in 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He was the son of Funmilayo Runsome-Kuti an anticolonialist who was a staunch leader of the Nigerian women's movement. His mother, like his grandparents, was a physician who was an anti-colonialist. The main goal of Fela's life was to fight for the rights and freedoms of the oppressed. Fela started his career as a music in 1958, after his departure from medical school. He wanted to follow his passion for music. He began playing highlife, a popular music genre that fuses traditional African rhythms with Western instruments, as well as jazz. He formed his first group in London and was able to develop his abilities in the capital city of Europe. After his return to Nigeria, he developed Afrobeat which combines lyrics written in agit-prop with danceable beats. The new style was popular in Nigeria and across the continent, and became one of the most influential forms of African music. The political activism of Fela in the 1970s led him into direct conflict with Nigerian regimes. The regime feared his music's ability to motivate people to rise up against their oppressors and change the status established order. Despite repeated attempts to disarm him, Fela continued to make incredible and extremely danceable music until the end of his life. He passed away from complications related to AIDS in 1997. The nightclub Fela's had in Lagos called Afrika Shrine was always packed with people. He also constructed the Kalakuta republic which was his recording studio and club. The commune also served as an arena for political speeches. Fela often criticized the Nigerian government and world leaders, including U.S. President Ronald Reagan, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and South African Prime Minister P.W. Botha. Despite his death from AIDS-related complications his legacy is still alive. His trailblazing Afrobeat sound continues to influence popular artists, including Beyonce, Wyclef Jean, and Jay Z, who have mentioned him as an influencer. He was an enigmatic figure who was a lover of music, women and a good time, but his true legacy lies in his relentless efforts to defend the marginalized. He was a Pan-Africanist The renowned Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a Pan-Africanist, bringing his unique musical style to the cause of the people. A master at blending elements of African culture with American jazz and funk as well, he also utilized his music to protest against the oppressive Nigerian government. He continued to speak up and stand up for his beliefs even though he was arrested and beaten frequently. Fela was born into the Ransome-Kuti family that included anti-colonialists as well as artists. His mother, Funmilayo ransome-Kuti, was a teacher and feminist and his father, Israel Oludotun Ransome Kuti, assisted in form a teachers union. He grew up listening to and singing the classic melodies of highlife, a mix of jazz standards, soul ballads and Ghanaian hymns. This music influenced the worldview of Fela, who was determined to bring Africa to the world, and the world to Africa. In 1977, Fela recorded Zombie. The track portrayed police officers to a mindless horde who would follow orders and slay people. The song irritated military authorities, who invaded his house and sacked his compound. They slayed everyone, including Fela's children and women. His mother was thrown out of a window and died from injuries sustained during the attack the following year. The invasion was the catalyst for the anti-government activism of Fela. He established a commune and named it the Kalakuta Republic, which doubled as a recording studio. He also founded a party and broke away from the Nigerian government, and his songs began to concentrate more on social issues. In 1979, he walked his mother's coffin to the junta's headquarters in Lagos, and was beaten for his efforts. Fela was a warrior who was unstoppable and never bowed to the status of the game. He was aware that he was fighting against an opponent that was unjust and inefficient, but he did not give up. He was the epitomization of a spirit of indefatigability and in this manner, his story was truly heroic. He was a man who defied every obstacle and, by doing so, changed the course of history. His legacy continues to live in the present day. He died in 1997 The passing of Fela has been a crushing loss to his fans across the world. He was 58 years old when he passed away and his funeral was attended by a large number of people. The family of the deceased claimed that he died from heart failure caused by AIDS. Fela was a key participant in the development of Afrobeat, a genre of music that combined traditional Yoruba rhythms with jazz and American funk. His political activism led to his arrest and beatings by Nigerian police but he refused be disarmed. He was a proponent of Africanism and encouraged others to fight corruption within the Nigerian military government. Fela was an influential figure in the Black Power movement in the United States, which inspired him to continue fighting for Africa. In his later years, Fela suffered from skin lesions and he lost weight dramatically. These symptoms clearly indicated that he was suffering from AIDS. He was an AIDS denier and refused treatment, but eventually died from the disease. Fela Kuti will be remembered by generations. Kuti's songs are an eloquent statement of political opinion that challenges the status-quo. He was a revolutionary who sought to change the way that Africans were treated. He used music to fight against colonialism as well as a method of social protest. His music had a profound impact on the lives of many Africans and he'll be remembered for that. Through his entire career, Fela worked with various producers to develop his distinctive sound. Among these producers were EMI producer Jeff Jarratt and British dub master Dennis Bovell. His music was a blend of traditional African beats, American funk, and jazz, gaining him an international following. He was a controversial figure in the music industry and was often critical of Western culture. Fela was famous for his controversial music and life style. He was a pot smoker and had numerous affairs with women. He was an activist who fought for the rights the poor in Nigeria despite his outrageous lifestyle. His music influenced many Africans' lives and encouraged them embrace their own culture.