FELA! musical (Off broadway) came to town…OMG, when I found out, I nearly passed out in sheer ecstasy! You see, I have been wanting to see this musical since 2009, so I just wasn’t gonna miss it for the world, myself, or any other human or thing.
The Musical is on the life of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, A Nigerian multi instrumentalist musician, Afrobeat pioneer, and a Human rights activist. Most of the scenes take place at Fela’s club, a place he called the “The Shrine”
Fela represents Naija, my beloved country….I wish he was still alive, I would have paid him a visit at the shrine and hopefully get to talk to him about his Yoruba culture, his view on spirituality, Naija, and finally MUSIC…maybe i can do that with one of his sons 🙂
It’s kinda weird that everything Fela predicted about Nigeria is actually happening right now 😦
As a Matter of opinion, I consider Fela, Africa‘s greatest musician because of his message and his love for Africa, especially his country Nigeria. I love his music, his passion, and his courage against the corrupt government of Nigeria which earned him many a nights in jail.
Fela’s Queens
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The show was riveting, captivating. The cast invited us to participate…we danced, laughed and cried along with the cast….at least i did. I would never forget this experience,it was simply amazing.
Honestly, I don’t think my review would be able to capture the essence of the show..so i will leave it up to the critics and experts.
RIP Fela… our very own black president!
dudubeauty 
Of everything you said all I came to say is- G your hair is so freaking Long!!! Its like those girls we used to watch on youtube. Secondly you look mad fit aka skinny. Looking Good ms, looking good 🙂
awwwwww Thanks B!!! You are so sweet :)..aaahhh but you forgot Fela?!
Grace- after all you said, all i can comment on is sooo much your hair is and how cute you look 🙂 Ehen ? Your hair looks like those girls we used ot watch on youtube! mehnnn good look. And you look so small aka skinny. heheeh you are looking fine
hahahhahah…Bolanle you are so sweet!!! Thanks dear 🙂
Yay…your first comment on my blog!!!!!!….man, i was addicted to those you-tube videos…hahaah
Umm okay, YOU’RE my hair crush! Wow, such gorgeosity. lol I saw Fela for my bday last year, and it was ah-ma-zing! Like really. I was shimmying in my seat lol.
uhhhmmm….You are my hair crush! Don’t even play…Girl your hair is gorgeous 🙂
I really enjoyed the show, I wish i could see it again 😦
Great and inspiring reading your post and your connection with Fela Kuti. I remember seeing the posters for the musical all the time in London underground stations but I never actually went to see the musical. Now after knowing your point of view I really regret I haven’t seen it. I doubt it will be playing in Austria anytime soon – but you never know…
Thanks! Fela’s music means a lot to me….The musical is one of a kind, very different from the norm…They are having a world wide tour, so maybe they might be in Austria soon because i never expected to see them in Texas…So, like you rightfully said, you never know…
…that’s great news! If it is coming to town I will go see it 🙂
That first picture………
Oh, FELA is amazing too! Haha 🙂
awwww Thanks! Fela is Amazing 🙂
You look so great with your hair down! I also like to see it in a bun..I wish I could do buns like you..
not in a bun..with a bun LOL…
hahhahahaahhahah…lol…Thanks for the compliment hon 🙂
Yayy! you saw it 🙂 have i told you lately that your hair growth is ridic??! i wanna see it straight!! hehehe
It’s definitely a must see musical. I always appreciate when foreigners celebrate our culture through theatre. Leaning to act, think and speak Yoruba or Pidgin (a bit funny but good efforts).
After seeing a Wole Soyinka play in London and Fela in NY, I felt so saddened that my people do not cover most of the stage. Reading the cast leaflets, about 90% or more were Non Naija. However, I always walked out proud knowing that the world does see some great things about our fight and struggles. Fela was the greatest and his memory lives forever!