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It’s hard to miss the energetic atmosphere around The New Africa Shrine whenever heir to Afrobeat throne Femi Kuti is in the building. The transplanted Kalakuta Republic is the new symbolic location of Fela’s original Mushin home and recording studio raided and destroyed by the soldiers from Surulere barracks in 1977. In the last four... Read More

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December 28, 2013

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How we arrested Fela in his pants and took him to Alagbon – Ex-Police Commissioner

by Akan Ido Ex-Police Commissioner, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Babankowa spoke with the Vanguard Newspapers about his experience raiding Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s Kalakuta Republic; the All Progressives Congress (APC); his relationship with the former Head of State, General Sani Abacha and more. Read excerpts from the interview below: Is there any need for the National Conference being spearheaded by... Read More

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October 25, 2012

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“There is so much to see” – Yeni Kuti speaks to YNaija on the new Kalakuta Museum and Fela’s legacy

by Isi Esene Fela’s Kalakuta Museum located at 8, Gbemisola Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, was recently thrown open to the public. The museum, declared open by the Lagos State government aims to showcase Fela’s life to those who never had the opportunity to have the Fela experience except through his songs. For those who knew... Read More

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