Directed by Nissi Ogulu, a co-founder of the studio, the film draws inspiration from the early life of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó–Kuti. Loosely adapted from ‘Dis Fela Sef!

Youssou N’Dour’s voice is one of the wonders of music, a soaring bird that has taken him around the globe from his native ...

Daniel Lanois, Ebo Taylor, Ben Kweller and bluegrass standout Sierra Hull land at local venues in the month of April.

Nigerians woke up to the news of the passing of a prodigious intellect, renowned scholar, distinguished statesman, and former ...

Many have heard of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary artist from the 70s and 80s. But some may not know that his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was also a legend in her own right, as a women's ...

Many know Aunty YK as one of the female children of the legendary Fela Kuti, the woman who started the felaberation movement alongside her brother Femi Kuti, one of the ladies on “Your View ...

Empangeni singer Zethe is set to captivate audiences with her debut album, "Breathe", as she embarks on an album tour in ...

Kidjo returns to Atlanta March 30 with her “African Symphony,” which contains a new version of “Afrika” arranged for orchestra by Derrick Hodge. A global effort, the work was co ...

In the historic African American enclave, residents face rising costs, delayed aid and tough choices about rebuilding—or ...

He would work with Fela Kuti and Cameroonian star Manu DiBango ... “Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)” after receiving a birthday card from the political prisoner that was smuggled out ...