Fela Kuti was born on October 15, 1938, in Abeokuta, Nigeria. His mother, a feminist activist, and his father, a schoolteacher, instilled in him a strong sense of justice and creativity from a young age.
“Music is a powerful weapon to change the world and ourselves.”
— Fela Kuti
This quote emphasizes the power of music as a means of personal and social transformation. It suggests that change begins with the individual and can extend to the community.