Fela Museum
‘Kalakuta Republic’ Finally Opened
Kalakuta Museum
There was no better way to open the much awaited
Fela Kuti museum than to do so on his 74th post-humous birthday.
The museum called ‘Kalakuta Rebuplic’ had a grand opening
ceremony performed by the late singer’s daughter Yeni Kuti and a representative of the
Commissioner of the Lagos State government.
The museum parades
several bedrooms, sitting rooms, roof-top bar and restaurant,
photographs, with several of Fela’s clothes and shoes on display.
Fela’s artist,
Lemmy Ghariokwu has been announced as the curator for the museum.
Earlier in the day,
a symposium tagged ‘Fela the Great, with a topic: Corruption and
Generation Next’ was held at the NECA House auditorium, Alausa,
Ikeja, Lagos.
Speakers at the
symposium include Feti Atta, Ndidi Nwuneli, Supo Sasore and
Professor Michael Veal. The symposium was moderated by
Prince Yemisi Shyllon.
Femi Kuti and Yeni Kuti
Seun Kuti and Mr. Theo
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