Fela Anikolapu Kuti was as much a political figure in Africa as he was a musical one. His talents as a singer, composer, songwriter, and musician earned him worldwide acclaim. With his politically charged music, however, Kuti also pointed a finger at oppressive governments and fought for basic civil rights.
Fela Anikolapu Kuti was born on , in Nigeria. Kuti's father was a Protestant missionary, while his mother was politically active in the Nigerian nationalist movement. The young...