Today marks the 16 year anniversary of the death of Africa's music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Here is his profile. | Background information | |
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| Birth name | Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti |
| Also known as | Fela Anikulapo Kuti Fela Ransome-Kuti |
| Born | 15 October 1938 Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Died | 2 August 1997 (aged 58) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeat, Highlife |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter,instrumentalist, activist |
| Instruments | Saxophone, vocals, keyboards,trumpet, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1958–1997 |
| Labels | Barclay/PolyGram,MCA/Universal, Celluloid, EMI Nigeria, JVC, Wrasse,Shanachie, Knitting Factory |
| Associated acts | Africa '70, Egypt '80, Koola Lobitos, Nigeria '70, Hugh Masekela, Ginger Baker, Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, Roy Ayers, Lester Bowie |
| Website | www.felaproject.net |
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