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In an interview with the eldest son of Fela Kuti, the founding father of Afrobeat music, Culture Trip gets a front row seat at Felabration and discusses life, music and the future of the Kuti legacy.

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In Ikeja, Lagos, the entrance to the New Afrika Shrine is a terracotta-coloured edifice with those same words sprawled above the doorway. An embossed map of Africa hangs between them and on the dark brown gate. To the right-hand side of the Shrine are stalls from which hang t-shirts of various colours, all of which have one thing in common: the emblazoned images of the Afrobeat singer and human rights activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

His brothers, Beko, a doctor, and Olikoye, a one-time Minister of Health had been more reserved in their contributions towards Nigerian society in comparison. Spearheaded by his daughter, Yeni, his children are also the pioneers of Felabration, which falls on his birthday. Using music as a tool to fight social injustice, Femi — who is a British citizen — has never considered relocating to England or anywhere else.

Our problems are different but they [the British] have their own problems too. My life has been about the fight for a better life for the common man. How can I be singing about problems and not experiencing them myself? His performances are delivered with an energy that springs from his shiny trumpet; through the frenzied steps of his perspiring dancers to the captivated crowd.

I play for the carpenter and the plumber to have a good life. Every year festivities include a concert, a symposium, an exhibition, and a themed debate. The Kuti family has big plans for the future of Felabration. As for plans to groom the next generation of Kutis to carry on the family tradition? If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.