# Fela Kuti's legacy lives on in Afrobeats

> The Nigerian musician and activist is remembered annually at Lagos festival as his influence shapes global music.
- Title: Fela Kuti's legacy lives on in Afrobeats · Al Jazeera
- Summary: The Nigerian musician and activist is remembered annually at Lagos festival as his influence shapes global music. Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and social…
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## The King of Afrobeat
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. He was a fearless activist for social justice in his country.
## Annual celebration in Lagos
His legacy is celebrated every October at the week-long Felabration festival in Lagos, Nigeria, keeping his influence alive.
## Global rise of Afrobeats
Fela Kuti's pioneering work shaped the global rise of Afrobeats, establishing a musical and cultural movement that continues to influence artists worldwide.
## Key takeaway

Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and social justice activist known as the King of Afrobeat, is celebrated annually at Felabration festival in Lagos.