Fela Anikulapo Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, pioneer of afrobeat music, living legend, entertainer and promoter of African culture. His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity. FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones.
FELA!, the most critically acclaimed new musical of the season, received three 2010 Tony Awards.... Best Choreography, Best Costume Design for a Musical and Best Sound Design of a Musical!
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