EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Man Who Turned Music into a Weapon
from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode
Fela Kuti & The Kalakuta Republic (1970s)The government sent soldiers, police and entire battalions after Fela but he never stopped singing. Fela Kuti showed Africa that music can confront power, challenge dictators and free people’s mind.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode
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Fela Kuti & The Kalakuta Republic (1970s)The government sent soldiers, police and entire battalions after Fela but he never stopped singing. Fela Kuti showed Africa that music can confront power, challenge dictators and free people’s mind.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode
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