The organisers of Felabration have announced the date for the 2024 music festival with a new logo.
This year’s edition of the annual music festival in memory and celebration of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will hold from Monday, 14 October to Sunday, 20 October 2024.
This was announced in a press release made available to
journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, 8th June 2024.
The theme for this year’s edition is ‘Look and Laugh,’ an
iconic song originally released by Fela Kuti in 1980 as part of his album
‘Coffin for Head of State,’ holds a special place in the hearts of many fans,
as it remains a true and derisive reflection of the various faces of modern-day
corruption. The lyrics subtly condemn self-serving actions and satirically
calls on listeners to open their eyes to the truth and act against oppression.
Yeni Kuti, Head of the Felabration Organising Committee,
expressed her excitement for this year’s theme, stating: “With ‘Look and
Laugh,’ we honour Fela’s legacy by embracing his message of resilience and
expression. In a country grappling with record levels of inflation, currency
devaluation, and rising food and fuel prices, this year’s theme takes on
renewed significance.
“Felabration 2024 aims to ignite conversations, provoke
reflection, and inspire action, carrying forward Fela’s legacy of social
consciousness and innovation through entertainment,” she added.
Felabration, the annual celebration of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s
life, music, and legacy, has long been a cultural touchpoint for music
enthusiasts, activists, artists, and fans worldwide. Each year, the festival
serves as a rallying point to commemorate Fela’s enduring impact on music,
politics, and culture.
The unveiling of the logo and theme marks the beginning of
the journey towards October’s festival, promising an enriching experience for
attendees.
Felabration 2024 will present an authentic and vivid
showcase of African music, creativity, and resilience through art, dance,
fashion, and music.
The festival usually features The Senior Secondary Schools
Debate, The Fela Debates (Symposium), The Afrobics Dance Competition, The
Artwork Competition, The Dress Fela Fashion Competition, The Musical Concert
and other activities.
According to the organizers, the concert will feature some
of the biggest music stars from Nigeria and foreign artistes also registered to
perform at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, Lagos.
Felabration is a week-long celebration of Fela’s legacy as
the creator of the Afrobeat genre and as a renowned human rights activist.
Conceived in 1998 by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti to honour the
legacy of her father, Felabration is Nigeria’s biggest music festival today. It
host tens of thousands of attendees annually.
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