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Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats

Published by Al Jazeera 20 October 2026 at 17:13
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Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats
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Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.

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