Fela Kuti Pictorial History

Enough has been said about Fela Kuti, no need to jabber away for several pages. These rare photos say it all. From the early days in London as a fresh Graduate of Trinity College of Music (colour photo below was taken from a 1961 Vogue magazine spread) to the Afro-Jazz days back in Nigeria. From his re-education by the American Black Panther Sandra Isidore in the late 60's to his activist days and beating and torture by the Nigerian authorities and to growing old disgracefullywithout compromise. Picture below with Donkey is of Fela christening his Pet Donkey "Gowon", the surname of the Head of the first Military Junta (there were two) that stormed his house and tortured him. Simple theme of his life- Rage Hard- that was Fela. As for the photo at the bottom- especially bottom right, do not try that at home or anywhere else for that matter. The old rascal may be 9 years dead, but is probably more popular now than when he was alive.