Obamas Join The Kuti Family In Honoring Fela Kuti With New Podcast Series
Key Takeaways
- Michelle and Barack Obama are producing a podcast series, "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man," about the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
- The podcast is hosted by Jad Abumrad and features interviews with artists and members of the Kuti family.
- The podcast release coincides with Felabration, a week-long global celebration of Fela Kuti's music and activism.
- Partisan Records is releasing a vinyl edition of "The Best of the Black President" with new artwork and packaging.
- Felabration includes events in Lagos, Nigeria, and around the world, celebrating Fela Kuti's birthday and musical influence.
Michelle and Barack Obama, through their company Higher Ground, are honoring Fela Kuti's legacy with a podcast series titled "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man," hosted by Jad Abumrad. The 12-episode series delves into the Afrobeat pioneer's Pan-African vision, featuring interviews with artists like Ayo Edebiri, Questlove, and Burna Boy, as well as members of the Kuti family. This podcast coincides with Felabration, a week-long global celebration of Fela Kuti's life and music, centered in Lagos, Nigeria, and expanding to other locations worldwide. The celebration includes events like fashion competitions, debates, and concerts, all themed around Kuti's 1972 song "Shakara." In addition to the podcast, Partisan Records is releasing a vinyl edition of "The Best of the Black President," with reimagined artwork by Lemi Ghariokwu and packaging by Taofeek Abijako.
