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Fela Kuti

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Born
15 October 1938
Born In
Ogun, Nigeria
Died
2 August 1997 (aged 58)
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ), known professionally as Fela Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, was a Nigerian musician and , pioneer of music, human rights activist, political maverick & leader of Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70. HMV Magazine ranked him as #46 on a list of the 100 most influential musicians of the 20th century. The musical style performed by Fela Kuti is called Afrobeat, which is essentially a fusion of , , , and traditional Yoruban chants and rhythms.… read more
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ), known professionally as Fela Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, was a Nigerian musician and , pioneer of music, human rights activist, political maverick & leader o… read more
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ), known professionally as Fela Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, was a Nigerian musician and , pioneer of music, human rights activist, political maverick & leader of Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70. HMV Magazine ranked him as #46 on a… read more

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1 Play track Best of The Black President
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2 Play track The Best of the Black President
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3 Play track Expensive Shit
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4 Play track Best of The Black President
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5 Water No Get Enemy - Edit
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6 Play track Chop 'N' Quench
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7 Play track The Best of the Black President 2
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8 Play track Best of The Black President
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9 Play track The Best of the Black President
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10 Play track The Best of the Black President 2
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  1. 66,826 listeners

    1999 · 13 tracks

    The Best of the Black President
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    1 Jan 1977 · 4 tracks

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