Birth Name: Olufela Olusegum Oludotun Ransome-Kuti
Occupation: Saxophonist
Place Of Birth: Abeokuta
Date Of Birth: October 15, 1938
Date Of Death: August 2, 1997
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: Nigerian
Fela Kuti was born on the 15th of October, 1938. He was known for being a Saxophonist. Afrobeat pioneer, political activist, composer, and musician. His life was commemorated in an off-Broadway musical called Fela!, which was nominated for more than ten Tony Awards.
Fela Kuti was born in Abeokuta. He lived in London and attended Trinity College of Music, where he founded his first band called Koola Lobitos. After renaming his band, Kuti’s music became more political.
Fela Kuti was a Libra and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
Fela Kuti was born in 1930s. The 1930s were called the Great Depression (1929-1939). It was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. Despite the Great Depression, Hollywood and popular film production flourished. Radio was the main source of entertainment, information, and political propaganda, and jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, became immensely popular. Discover what happened on this day.
Olufela Olusegum Oludotun Ransome-Kuti is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
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Family
Fela Kuti’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Fela Kuti’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Fela Kuti kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Fela Kuti was born in the Year of the Tiger.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Olufela Olusegum Oludotun Ransome-Kuti |
| NICKNAME: | Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Fela Ransome-Kuti, Fela |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Libra |
| BIRTH DAY: | Saturday |
| DEATH DAY: | Saturday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Fela Kuti was a Libra. People of this zodiac sign like harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors, and dislike violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity. The strengths of this sign are being cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social, while weaknesses can be indecisive, holding a grudge and self-pity. The greatest overall compatibility with Libra is Aries and Sagittarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Fela Kuti was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are thought to be brave and independent. They're respected for their deep thoughts and courageous actions, but sometimes show off when accomplishing something.
Ruling Planet: Fela Kuti had a ruling planet of Venus and has a ruling planet of Venus and by astrological associations Friday is ruled by Venus. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, money and possessions. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have beauty, charm and sensuality.
Fela Kuti’s birth sign is Libra and he had a ruling planet of Venus.
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