43 years ago: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic closed down

43 years ago: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic closed down

Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:46 pm


Kalakuta Republic

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

On 30 April 1977, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Kalakuta Republic at 14A Agege motor road was closed down by the Federal Government, following a misunderstanding between Mr. Segun Adams one of Fela’s drivers and an army officer, Lance Corporal Mari Aji-Biu.

-Dr Raphael James, Our History, Nigeria

 

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