Tag Archives: Fela Kuti

Edu-corruption and Mis-education in Ethiopia By Alemayehu G Mariam

May 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” said Nelson Mandela. For the late Meles Zenawi and his apostles (the Melesistas) in Ethiopia, the reverse is true: Ignorance is the most powerful weapon you … read more »

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Nigeria’s shoppers rival Russia and the Middle East for West End spending

September 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Monica Mark,guardian.co.uk High local prices and middle class desires are driving Nigerians to London in search of bargains, from pants to steaks. On her twice-yearly visits to London from Nigeria, Victoria Appiah stocks up on everything she needs for the … read more »

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Demonstrations over the removal of fuel subsidies that saw Nigeria price of petrol double

January 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Car tires were set on fire and gas stations blockaded as hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets to protest the removal of fuel subsidies that saw the price of petrol more than double virtually overnight. Angry Nigerians chanted anti-government … read more »

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Tear gas fired to break up Nigeria protest

January 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Lagos – Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse a small crowd burning tyres in Lagos and arrested demonstrators in the northern city of Kano on Tuesday as protests continued over soaring petrol prices. A group of people were burning … read more »

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Nigerians at home get 1st glimpse of ‘Fela!’ musical

February 6, 2011 by benim

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerians have seen their first glimpse of “Fela!” in Nigeria’s commercial capital of Lagos. Nigerians watched a recording of the musical Sunday at the New Afrika Shrine, where Fela fans still converge every week. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was … read more »

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Nigerian 2 Face wins artist of the year during MTV Africa Music Awards

December 12, 2010 by benim

LAGOS, Nigeria – As one artist rushed the stage wrapped in Nigeria’s green-and-white flag, Africa’s most populous nation ran away with the awards Saturday night during the MTV Africa Music Awards. Nigerian singer 2 Face, known for his catchy, fast-paced … read more »

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Chicago Afrobeat Project continues in spirit of Fela Kuti

October 28, 2010 by benim

Chicago Afrobeat Project’s performance at The Urban Lounge on Nov. 1 comes at a bright time for Afrobeat music in the United States. The critically claimed Broadway musical “FELA!” (co-produced by Jay-Z and Will Smith) is in the midst of … read more »

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Can a Fela Kuti musical change British theatre’s tune?

October 28, 2010 by benim

Bill T. Jones’s all-singing, all-dancing show has brought genuine diversity to the heart of Broadway. Can it pull off the same trick in London? Up in arms … rehearsals for the National Theatre production of Fela! Photograph: Tristram KentonA few … read more »

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