Soul music legend, Lauryn Hill paid a courtesy call on the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s Afrobeat hotspot, the New African Shrine located at Agidingbi area, Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. This was barely 24 hours after she wrapped up a gig at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
She was in company of her eight year old daughter, Sarah Marley and other members of her band. Her visit comes few days after legendary singer, Bono of U2 band made a similar visit to the Afrobeat hub.
In death, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has continued to attract recognition from music icons from all over the world who have come to reckon with the spirit and philosophy of his music known as Afrobeat.
During her brief visit, Hill was well received by son of the late maestro and leader of the Egypt 80 band, Seun Kuti. Also in the company was his sibling, Kunle Kuti,
A source at the surprise visit revealed that discussion revolved around the preservation of Fela’s music legacy among other things. Plans are underway to hold the year’s edition of a weeklong event in honour of the Afrobeat maestro tagged FELABRATION.
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