Fela Set To Reawake On Stage In Lagos

FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Great music never dies. It lives on after the last notes have fallen silent. Over the years, artistes have risen and fallen but very few have left people’s hearts still humming to their symphonies. One of those few voices is the music legend Fela Anikulapo- Kuti.

In celebration of this legend, popular Lagos Urban radio station, Smooth FM is set to bring back to Lagos the award-winning Broadway musical, ‘Fela! The Concert’ in a three-day musical bliss.

From 13 -15 April, the prestigious Eko Convention Centre will host this concert conceived by iconic Bill T. Jones.

Starring cast members of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, the shows promises Afro-beat music lovers and enthusiasts from all over the world unforgettable nights of dance and music by the late Afro-beat maestro.

In a chaotic world burdened with non-stop reformation, Fela’s music was borne of humanity and an overriding quest to influence the tide of the tempests tormenting civilization. His melodies has over the years experienced persistent rebirth in several forms. The pioneering father of Afrobeat, is as influential as the story of his extraordinary life.

Consisting a blend of Jazz, Funk, African rhythm and harmonies, the musical explores Fela’s controversial life as an Artist, a Political Activist and a Revolutionary Musician. It will feature series of his most captivating songs and imaginative staging hereby presenting a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theatre.