Jay Z, Will and Jada Smith in conjunction with Quest love have announced the return of Fela On Broadway. The Broadway Musical showcases the life and works of Afro Beat King and Legend; the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Directing and choreographing of the show will be coordinated by the award winning Bill T Jones. Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti was the inventor of Afro Beat genre of music. He was a Human Rights Activist who fought mainly against dictatorship and corruption in Nigeria. His music continues to influence the world positively.
He founded the African Shrine where his children continue the tradition their father left behind. Recently one of his son’s, Femi, celebrated his golden jubilee anniversary.
Culled from Hiphopworldmagazine.com
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