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The Afrobeat Revolutionary

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on 6 MusicLatest broadcast: on 6 Music

Fela Kuti created a unique sound, Afrobeat, but he was far more than a music star. In Nigeria he spoke out for the oppressed on all social issues. He was a cultural revolutionary, and paid the ultimate price. Neneh Cherry conlcudes his story and highlights the relevance of his influence on the music scene of Nigeria and across the world.

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