History Today, Remembering Legendary Nigerian Singer’s Death, 25 Years Later

Remembering Fela Kuti: 25 Years Later ..Read Full Article

On August 2, 1997, the world lost legendary Nigerian singer Fela Kuti at the age of 58. Reports indicated that he succumbed to AIDS-related complications in Lagos, Nigeria.

His funeral procession drew an astonishing crowd of approximately one million people. The procession started at Tafawa Balewa Square and concluded at Kuti’s home, Kalakuta, in Ikeja, Nigeria, where he was laid to rest in the front yard..….Read More

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