Fela Kuti Nigerian Singer (1938–1997)
Fela Kuti · saxophonist and bandleader · Nigerian
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Fela Kuti was born on 15 October 1938 in Abeokuta. He was a Nigerian singer. The date of his death is 2 August 1997; He was 58. The recorded cause of death is AIDS-related complications.
Early life
He was the son of Israel Olutodun Ransome-Kuti and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. His education includes Abeokuta Grammar School and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
Career
His discography here counts 51 albums between 1969 and 2004. The earliest release on record is The '69 Los Angeles Sessions (1969), and the most recent is The Underground Spiritual Game (2004). In genre terms, the records list jazz and highlife. He played saxophone. The label on record is Wrasse Records.
Recognition
Fela Kuti’s wins include an All African Music Legend Award, awarded in 2014.
Personal life
He married Remilekun Kuti in 1961. He was the father of Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti.
Discography
51 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Underground Spiritual Game | Album |
| 2002 | The Best of the Black President | Album |
| 2001 | Live! | Album |
| 1999 | The Best of the Black President | Album |
| 1989 | Beasts of No Nation | Album |
| 1986 | Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense | Album |
| 1981 | Black-President | Album |
| 1979 | Unknown Soldier | Album |
| 1978 | Shuffering and Shmiling | Album |
| 1977 | No Agreement | Album |
| 1977 | Sorrow Tears and Blood | Album |
| 1977 | Stalemate | Album |
| 1977 | Zombie | Album |
| 1976 | Don't Make Garan Garan | Album |
| 1976 | Kalakuta Show | Album |
Show all 51 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Upside Down | Album |
| 1976 | Yellow Fever | Album |
| 1975 | Everything Scatter | Album |
| 1975 | Expensive Shit | Album |
| 1975 | He Miss Road | Album |
| 1975 | Monday Morning in Lagos | Album |
| 1975 | Water No Get Enemy | Album |
| 1974 | Alagbon Close | Album |
| 1974 | Confusion | Album |
| 1973 | Afrodisiac | Album |
| 1973 | Alu Jon Jonki Jon | Album |
| 1973 | Eko Ile | Album |
| 1973 | Fefe Naa Efe | Album |
| 1973 | Gentleman | Album |
| 1973 | Igbe | Album |
| 1973 | Je'nwi Temi | Album |
| 1973 | Jeun Ko Ku | Album |
| 1972 | Go Slow | Album |
| 1972 | Lady | Album |
| 1972 | Let's Start | Album |
| 1972 | Question Jam Answer | Album |
| 1972 | Roforofo Fight | Album |
| 1972 | Shakara | Album |
| 1972 | Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am | Album |
| 1971 | Black Man's Cry | Album |
| 1971 | Egbe mi o (Carry Me) | Album |
| 1971 | Fela's London Scene | Album |
| 1971 | Fight To Finish | Album |
| 1971 | Na Poi | Album |
| 1971 | Open & Close | Album |
| 1971 | Swegbe and Pako | Album |
| 1971 | Why Black Man Dey Suffer | Album |
| 1971 | Ye Ye De Smell | Album |
| 1969 | The '69 Los Angeles Sessions | Album |
| Army Arrangement | Album | |
| Original Sufferhead | Album |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | All African Music Legend Award | Won |
Frequently asked questions
How old was Fela Kuti at the time of death?
Fela Kuti died on 2 August 1997 at the age of 58. He was born on 15 October 1938.
What was Fela Kuti’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Fela Kuti died on 2 August 1997; the recorded cause of death is AIDS-related complications.
What is Fela Kuti’s nationality?
Fela Kuti was Nigerian, born in Abeokuta.
Who was Fela Kuti married to?
Fela Kuti’s marriages on record are to Remilekun Kuti (1961).
Has Fela Kuti won any awards?
Yes. Fela Kuti won All African Music Legend Award (2014).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q313868), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Distributed by Celluloid Records · Public domain
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