Felabration comes to Accra
The idea to celebrate the famous Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, composer, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre and political activis here in Ghana was generated by Ebo Taylor.
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Apart from him, many other talented artistes will also be on stage to perform their own songs and tributes to Fela. They include Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Kyekyeku, Villy & the Xtreme Volumes and Yaa Yaa Kankam.
An exhibition of posters titled ‘Buy Africa’ will open on the night and end on November 8. Put together by Joseph-Oduro Frimpong of Ashesi University, the exhibition highlights the legacy of Fela’s music.
It aims to call attention to aspects of Fela’s life and music worth emulating, that is: to boldly name andshame our political leaders and their cronies whose corrupt practices rob ordinary citizens of decent lives.
Felabration was created by Yeni Anikulapo Kuti in honour of her father and Afro-beat creator in 1998. It is one of the biggest cultural gatherings on the continent and beyond.
Fela was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria on October 15, 1938. He died on August 2, 1997.
It is recognised in respected music circles globally that he was inspired by Ghanaian highlife in the creation of Afro-beat.
According to Alliance Francaise, the Accra event is endorsed by the Felabration Organising Committee (FOC) in Lagos, Nigeria.
