Twenty-Five Years After His Demise, Family Remembers Fela Kuti

The family of the late Afrobeat artist Fela Anikulapo on Tuesday marked the 25th death anniversary of the legendary singer.

The family who took to social media to remember their late father who died on August 2, 1997 noted that they missed him, even after 25years of his demise.

Sharing a post in the early hours of Tuesday, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti said, “25 years on, still in our hearts. I miss you more and more. The one and only Abami Eda #FELA. The soul of #Afrobeat.”

On his part, Seun Kuti said, “25 years ago, you transitioned. Words can’t begin to express how much more alive you have become in spirit, as we continue to strive for the Africa you fought for. We continue to ask that you allow your light to guide our path. Ase!!”