Fela Kuti
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Summary
Fela Kuti was born on October 15, 1938[1], in Abeokuta[2]. He died on August 2, 1997[3], in Lagos[4]. He worked as a saxophonist[5], bandleader[6], singer-songwriter[7], conductor[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,947 views/month, #5,335 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Israel Olutodun Ransome-Kuti[11]
- Mother: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti[12]
- Spouse: Remilekun Kuti[13]
- Child: Femi Kuti[14], Seun Kuti[15]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[16]
- Ethnic group: Yoruba people[17]
- Occupation: composer[18], activist[19], musician[20]
- Field of work: musician[21], activist[22], saxophonist[23], bandleader[24], singer-songwriter[25], conductor[26], singer[27], composer[28]
- Educated at: Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[29], Abeokuta Grammar School[30]
- Award received: All African Music Legend Award[31]
- Influenced by: Orlando Julius[32], Sandra Izsadore[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Movement of the People[35]
- Genre: jazz[36], highlife[37], Afrobeat[38]
- Record label: Wrasse Records[39], Barclay[40], JVC[41], EMI[42]
- Discography: Fela Kuti discography[43]
- Commons category: Fela Kuti[44]
- Said to be the same as: Q130378141[45]
- Cause of death: death from AIDS-related complications[46]
- Pseudonym: Abami Eda[47], Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti[48]
- Significant event: prisoner of conscience[49]
- Official website: http://www.felaproject.net[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Fela Kuti[51]
- Manner of death: natural causes[52]
- Depicted by: My Friend Fela[53]
Product Details
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Type: Person[54]
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Country: NG[55]
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Began / founded: 1938-10-15[56]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-08-02[57]
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Genre(s): afrobeat, jazz, jùjú[58]
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Community tags: african, afro-beat, afrobeat, jazz, jùjú, nigerian[59]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6514cffa-fbe0-4965-ad88-e998ead8a82a[60]
Why It Matters
Fela Kuti has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Baha Men[63], a musical group[64], founded in 1991[65].
FAQs
Where was Fela Kuti born?
Fela Kuti's place of birth was Abeokuta[2].
Where did Fela Kuti die?
Fela Kuti passed away in Lagos[4].
Who were Fela Kuti's parents?
Fela Kuti's father was Israel Olutodun Ransome-Kuti[11]. Fela Kuti's mother was Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti[12].
Who was Fela Kuti married to?
Fela Kuti's spouses include Remilekun Kuti[13].
What did Fela Kuti do for work?
Fela Kuti worked as a saxophonist[5], bandleader[6], singer-songwriter[7], conductor[8], and singer[9].
Where did Fela Kuti go to school?
Fela Kuti was educated at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[29] and Abeokuta Grammar School[30].
What awards did Fela Kuti receive?
Honors received include All African Music Legend Award[31].
Who did Fela Kuti influence?
Fela Kuti has been cited as an influence by Baha Men[63].