Tagged ‘fela’

What has Your Favourite Celeb been up to? Check out #WorkFlow – Your Weekly Entertainment News Bulletin

What has Your Favourite Celeb been up to? Check out #WorkFlow – Your Weekly Entertainment News Bulletin

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

Wale is on his “Suit & Tie” s#@$
I interrupt your regular post entertainment  to give you a special news bulletin. Actually, I’m trying to invent a new column “#WorkFlow”… where I can give you all the latest big

37thState Meets Lemi Ghariokwu, Artist & Progenitor of the AfroPop Art | Watch the Documentary

37thState Meets Lemi Ghariokwu, Artist & Progenitor of the AfroPop Art | Watch the Documentary

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

The guys at 37thState met up with one of the most creative and dynamic artists of our time. Lemi Ghariokwu is popularly known for the vibrant designs on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti…‘s album covers. Lemi’s personality shines through the duration of

Now Playing: Yung6ix – Zombie

Now Playing: Yung6ix – Zombie

Friday, March 1st, 2013

Heavy punchlines as usual from the young cat, Yung6ix and with the Joshbeatz Fela-sampled production, Hip-Hop heads will have a fun time with this one.
Enjoy!
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Inspired by the Afrobeat King, FELA’s Fire Dancers, Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere is “Rashida”! | Check Out the Creative Photos by Obi Somto

Inspired by the Afrobeat King, FELA’s Fire Dancers, Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere is “Rashida”! | Check Out the Creative Photos by Obi Somto

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

TV personality, Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere of Silverbird’s E-Weekly channels Afrobeat King Fela Anikulapo Kuti‘s Fire Dancers” in this new photoshoot.
The shoot which was shot by Obi Somto and styled using pieces from Zebra Living…, depicts

New Video: Teni – Lionheart

New Video: Teni – Lionheart

Monday, August 13th, 2012

Teni always wins our hearts over with her Jazzy Sade-meets-Fela  Afro-Soul. After stealing our attentions with her eclectic single, “Afrodisiac”, also the title of her forthcoming album, she dropped the Funky “Lionheart”… and is finally here with

Now Playing: Yugo – Sun Mo Mi

Now Playing: Yugo – Sun Mo Mi

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

Yugo (real name Ugochukwu Nwaneri) is a 19 year-old singer/songwriter and producer who dwells in a unique chasm between the prevalent Afro-Pop, R&B and Afro-Dance genres.
Drawing his inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson and Fela, Yugo… tries

Who Is… Teni?

Who Is… Teni?

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Teni is a jazz singer and composer who makes, what she calls, “Afrosoul”. Her style is clearly reminiscent of Sade Adu… as she expresses smoky and elegant funk, somewhat restrained and stripped back in a time when singers are

Celebrating Our Musical Elders – Watch “FELA Lives!” – Elder’s Corner Tribute

Celebrating Our Musical Elders – Watch “FELA Lives!” – Elder’s Corner Tribute

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

SYNOPSIS …
Elder’s Corner is musical journey through pivotal moments in the colorful history of Nigeria as told through the lives and careers of the nations foremost music legends. It is a story about the eroding effects of colonialism, bitter ethnic

Felabration! The Third Edition of the BN Book Review Delves deep into the Life of an African Icon

Felabration! The Third Edition of the BN Book Review Delves deep into the Life of an African Icon

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

In April, the residents of Lagos were treated to the spectacular Broadway show, Fela! Our senses were revived as we together remembered and celebrated the man who bore the heart of Nigeria’s problems on his chest. Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is…

Femi Kuti Speaks – ‘I Don’t Believe In That Democratic Process’

Femi Kuti Speaks – ‘I Don’t Believe In That Democratic Process’

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Femi Kuti with out a doubt has a good heritage. There were concerns at the time of his Father’s death, as to whether he’d be able to fill the huge shoes that Fela… left behind. But with a fan base