New Afrika Shrine
Teni, DJ Cuppy, Bez, others thrill fans at Felabration grand finale
The 2019 edition of Felabration tagged, ‘From Lagos With Love’, held at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, was a huge success with amazing performances from Nigerian superstars and some foreign counterparts that delivered electrifying performances.
Seun Kuti, Malaika, Qdot, others light up Felabration 2019
Seun Kuti, Afrobeat musician and youngest son of legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, pulled off an electrifying performance with his band, Egypt 80 at the New Afrika Shrine for Felabration on 20th of October, 2019.
Fans go wild as Burnaboy thrills at Felabration — in pictures
Afrobeat sensation and BET 2019 Best International Act winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, was at Afrika Shrine early today where he performed alongside other entertainers for Felabration 2019.
Charly Boy set to perform at 2019 ‘Felabration’ Festival
Maverick entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as ‘Charly Boy’, is set to perform at the 2019 annual Felabration fiesta, a week-long celebration of the life and times Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Fans react as Anthony Joshua visits Fela’s Shrine
Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua caused a social media frenzy following his visit to Fela Kuti’s New Afrika Shrine.
Felabration opens artistes portal, says no registration fee
Organizers of the 2019 edition of Felabration, the yearly festival in honour of the late founder of afrobeats music and socio-political activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, have said there is no registration fee to perform at Felabration.
Valentine’s Day: Afrika Shrine to promote budding artists
The Manager of New Afrika Shrine, Sunday Essien, on Wednesday said that there would be performances by up-and-coming artists to mark St. Valentine’s Day.
Femi Kuti: Why I can’t support Yemi Osinbajo
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Keeping father’s protest torch lit, Femi Kuti sees hope
Femi Kuti has spent his life railing in song against the ills holding back Africa. But these days he is feeling some optimism.
Ben Bruce: More people know Fela than any president in Nigeria’s history
Ben Murray-Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east, says Afrobeat progenitor Fela Kuti is more famous than any president in the history of Nigeria.
President Macron: Afrika Shrine represents culture, strength, music of the continent
President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday night, made a historic visit to the Afrika Shrine, home of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing it as ‘an iconic centre for the propagation of African culture, strength and music’.
Femi Kuti, Yemi Alade, others thrill Macron, guests at Afrika Shrine
Femi Kuti, Afrobeat musician and son of music legend Fela Kuti, thrilled French President Emmanuel Macron and guests alongside dancehall singer Yemi Alade at the New Afrika Shrine on Tuesday.
Fela Kuti’s memories flood Twitter as French president’s visits New Afrika Shrine
Some Nigerians have taken to Twitter to share fond memories of Afrobeat legend, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti following the historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Afrika Shrine.
President Macron: Why I visited Afrika Shrine
Macron who recalled his days in Nigeria about 15 years ago, noted that it was an emotional come-back, especially as he never imagined he would return to Abuja one day as President of France.
French leader Emmanuel Macron visits President Buhari
French leader Emmanuel Macron on Monday paid a courtesy visit to his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari. Macron had talks with President Buhari on security and terrorism.
Yemi Alade, Femi Kuti to perform as Macron visits Afrika Shrine
Yemi Alade and Femi Kuti will perform on Tuesday when French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit to the New Afrika Shrine.
Emmanuel Macron to visit Fela Kuti’s nightclub in Lagos
French leader Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday visit a nightclub founded by Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti, becoming the first “real president” to enter a venue synonymous with marijuana smoke, sexy backup dancers and protest music.
Fela used music to fight for liberation of the masses – Governor Ambode
He said, though Fela was no more, it was gratifying that he was still alive in his music and in the music of Femi, Seun and other artists who had followed his style of music, assuring that the unveiled statue would be the first of many to celebrate the Afrobeat icon.
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