Fela Kuti
by Anthony Mwangi
Original - Not For Sale
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Dimensions
20.000 x 30.000 inches
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Title
Fela Kuti
Artist
Anthony Mwangi
Medium
Painting - Thick Paint On Canvas
Description
Fela Kuti, by name of Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, also called Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela Kuti was born on 15th October 1938.
He was a Nigerian musician and activist who launched a modern style of music called Afro-beat, which fused American blues, jazz, and funk with traditional Yoruba music. Following his 1969 tour of the United States, he was influenced by the politics of Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, and other militants, Kuti’s music became increasingly politicized. He exhorted social change in such songs as “Zombie,” “Monkey Banana,” “Beasts of No Nation,” and “Upside Down.
Kuti was highly engaged in political activism in Africa from the 1970s until his death. He criticized the corruption of Nigerian government officials and the mistreatment of Nigerian citizens. He spoke of colonialism as the root of the socio-economic and political problems that plagued the African people.
A lot has been written about this great human being. Welcome to World Wide Web and read more about Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He died on 2nd August 1997, Lagos, Nigeria
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November 12th, 2022
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Comments (13)
Peggy Collins
Congratulations on your sale! You really brought him to life. He was/is one of my faves. We saw Femi play here last summer at the Vancouver Island MusicFest and he was amazing!
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Anthony!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Marcella Muhammad
This is some great history to know and thank you for sharing with this stunning painting.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. l/f/pin 11/12/22
John Alexander
Your work never fails to impress. I feel thankful for being able to see your works here at FAA. Thank you for sharing with us my friend.