The Kalakuta Republic was never a physical location on the streets of Lagos. It was an ideal, an icon, and an act of bravery. In the early 1970s, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the progenitor of Afrobeat and Nigeria’s most outspoken voice, declared his home independent of the Nigerian state. He named it the Kalakuta Republic, where […]
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When Made Kuti released his sophomore album Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From, it wasn’t merely a sophomore release. It was a declaration of independence within a dynasty that has defined Afrobeat for decades. Born into the legacy of his grandfather Fela and father Femi, Made has had his expectations since birth. But with
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Afrobeats makes history with Rema and Selena Gomez at the VMA’s. The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) was a night of musical celebration where some of the biggest names in the industry gathered to honor outstanding achievements in music videos. While the event showcased remarkable talent from various genres one moment stood out and
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