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Fela Kuti's Life in Weeks
Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader who pioneered Afrobeat, a genre blending West African music, jazz, funk, and politically charged lyrics. He used music as a weapon against military dictatorship.
Fela Kuti's 3,067 Weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Traveled to London to study music at Trinity College
Visited the United States and was influenced by the Black Power movement
Founded the Kalakuta Republic, a commune and recording studio in Lagos
His compound was raided by 1,000 soldiers; his mother was fatally injured
Released his album Army Arrangement, one of his most politically explosive works
Legacy
Created Afrobeat, a revolutionary musical genre, and used it as a platform for political resistance against corruption and military rule in Nigeria, inspiring musicians worldwide.
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