Fela Kuti, officialy known as Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome- Kuti was a Nigerian Musician and is considered the pioneer of Afrobeats. He was also a controversial figure with one notable story being that he married 27 women in a day. Below are some intriguing facts about him.

Fela was born on 15th October 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He rose to become a musician, composer, and activist who was the pioneer of the Afrobeat genre blending traditional Nigerian rhythms with jazz, funk and highlife music. His music wasn' t just about entertainment; it was a powerful tool for social and political commentary. Fela' s lifestyle was as unconventional as his music. He was known for his outspokenness against corruption and oppression, often clashing with the Nigerian government. Despite numerous arrests, beatings and raids on his abode known as the Kalakuta Republic, Fela continued to use his music as a weapon for change.

In 1978, Fela made headlines worldwide when he married 27 women in a single ceremony. This extravagant event wasn' t just about indulgence; it was a bold statement against colonialism and religious oppression. Fela saw marriage as a way to challenge societal norms and redefine relationships on his own terms. Living with 27 wives was no small feat. Fela' s compound in Lagos became a bustling community, where music, politics and culture intertwined. Each wife had her own room but they all shared communal spaces thus fostering a sense of unity and solidarity.