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Fela Anikulapo Kuti /fel� �n?kul�po kut?/ (15 October 1938 ? 2 August 1997), or simply Fela /fel�/, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, pioneer of afrobeat music, human rights activist (Activism), and political (Politics) maverick.
Background: solo_singer
Birth Name: Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti
Allias Name: Fela Anikulapo Kuti,Fela Ransome-Kuti
Date of birth: 1938-10-15
Birth Location:
Date of death: 1997-08-02
Origin: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Instrument: Saxophone, vocals (Singing), keyboards (Keyboard instrument), trumpet, guitar, drums (Drum kit)
Genre: Afrobeat
Occupation: Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, activist
Years Active: 1958-1997
Associated Acts: Africa ?70,Egypt ?80,Koola Lobitos,Nigeria ?70,Ginger Baker,Tony Allen (Tony Allen (musician)),Femi Kuti,Seun Kuti,Roy Ayers,Lester Bowie
Website: www.felaproject.net/