Fela Kuti nickname(s):
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Fela Ransome-Kuti
Fela Kuti date of birth:
October 10, 1938
How old was Fela Kuti when died?
58
Where was Fela Kuti born?
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
When did Fela Kuti die?
August 2, 1997
How tall is Fela Kuti?
5' 7" (170 cm)
What is Fela Kuti nationality?
Nigerian
What is Fela Kuti's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist
What genre is Fela Kuti's work?
Afrobeat, Highlife, highlife
What instruments does Fela Kuti play?
Saxophone, vocals, keyboards, trumpet, guitar, drums
Short Biography
Fela Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997), also known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti or simply Fela, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, composer, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre, human rights activist, and political maverick.