Fela Kuti

About Fela Kuti

Birth Day: October 15, 1938
Birth Place: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Died On: Aug 2, 1997 (age 58)
Birth Sign: Libra

Fela Kuti Net Worth

Fela Kuti was born on October 15, 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Afrobeat pioneer, political activist, composer, and musician. His life was commemorated in an off-Broadway musical called Fela!, which was nominated for more than ten Tony Awards.
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💰Fela Kuti Net worth: $10 Million

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About

Afrobeat pioneer, political Activist, Composer, and musician. His life was commemorated in an off-Broadway musical called Fela!, which was nominated for more than ten Tony Awards.

Before Fame

He lived in London and attended Trinity College of Music, where he founded his first band called Koola Lobitos.

Trivia

After renaming his band, Kuti's music became more political.

Family Life

He married his first wife, Remilekun Taylor, in 1960 and had three children with her; in 1978, he married twenty-seven women.

Associated With

Kuti was referenced by Thom Yorke as one of his larger influences in creating Atoms for Peace.