"During his lifetime, Fela Kuti, the godfather of Afrobeat, was a cultural icon and one of the leading voices of unrest during the Civil War in Nigeria. He’s the country’s most famous musician, and perhaps its most popular child, too. Now, Seun Kuti, Fela’s youngest son, has emerged to carry his father’s legacy. He’s the current leader of Fela’s old band, Egypt 80, a group that changed its name from Africa 70 after Fela sensed a need to educate his audience on Egypt’s contributions to the world. While it’d make sense for the child of a celebrity to run from such parental weight, Seun has embraced it fully, tying his identity to his father’s. ... Seun’s philosophy is mostly aligned with his father’s because the current political situation in Nigeria reflects the fight Fela engaged in during the 1960s and ‘70s. ..."
On “Black Times,” Afrobeat Artist Seun Kuti Extends His Father’s Legacy (Audio)
Seun Kuti's 'Black Times' Is About "Knowing Who You Are As A Motherland Person In This World Today" (Video/Audio)
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YouTube: Black Times (Live on KEXP)
YouTube: Black Times (Full Album) 1:01:10
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