The Broadway musical FELA! , which depicts the life and music of Nigerian performer and political activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will kick off in Lagos April 20.
The show, which will run till April 25, is scheduled for the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island.
The organisers said: “The aim of FELA! in Lagos is to unite and connect Africans in spirit and unity, to serve as a catalyst for cultural revival in Nigeria, and to celebrate Fela Kuti, for the contribution he has made to Nigeria and the world. With series of media partners and sponsorships, FELA! in Lagos will be the most talked-about show in Nigeria for years to come. We have created sponsorship, branding and advertising opportunities for those who wish to be a part of this historic theatrical event “
The musical will star Sierra Leonean-American actor, Sahr Ngaujah, who plays Fela Kuti and music will be provided by the Antibalas, a Brooklyn-based Afrobeat band that is modelled after Fela Kuti’s Africa 70 band.
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