20 years gone, tribute flows for Fela
Today is the 20th year since Afrobeat legend and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti passed away.
The legendary singer, composer and multi instrumentalist died on August 2nd, 1997. Nigerians remember Fela as a prophet of some sort.
Nigerians are paying tributes to him online 20 years after his demise. Leading the parade of tributes are his children who fondly miss their dad.
On this day, 20 years ago, Fela left us. His music remains with us forever. And ìléènìyàn will never die. pic.twitter.com/ilQD2QQdeZ
— Akin (@AO1379) August 2, 2017
#OnThisDay in 1997, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, activist & #Africa's greatest musical export died. He was born 15 Oct 1938 pic.twitter.com/9kbfJk30kU
— Chidi Odinkalu (@ChidiOdinkalu) August 1, 2017
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