
By SUNNY OKIM
The post-humous celebration of Fela Anikulapo’s birthday has kicked off with activities lined up for the annual celebration.
Earlier today at 5pm, there was a webinar symposium tagged, “The Fela Debates #13 Symposium” with topic “Colomentality”.
Guest Speakers at the symposium moderated by Dr. Vincent Magombe were Ambassador Arikana Chihombori Quao, Kweku Mandela and Dele Farotimi.
First daughter of the late Afrobeat legend Yeni Kuti further informedNews Expressthat the celebration will continue by 8pm today at the Africa Shrine where five top artistes will be performing.
The music stars, according to Yeni, are Femi Kuti, Made, Joeboy, Niniola and Seun Kuti.
She also informed that there are other scheduled live performances online and on Hip Tv, YouTube, Instagram and others.
It will be recalled that the fearless Afro beats king and leader of Egypt 80 Band died on August 2, 1997 at age of 58. He was born on October 15, 1938.
October 15 is celebrated every year with the tag Felabration.



























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