Fela Reawakens as Smooth FM Hosts Broadway Musical in Concert

Great music never dies. It lives on after the last notes have fallen silent. Over the years, artistes have risen and fallen but very few have left our hearts still humming to their symphonies. One voice, which is indeed a music legend, is Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In a chaotic world burdened with non-stop reformation, Fela's music was borne out of humanity and an overriding quest to influence the tide of the tempests tormenting civilisation. His melodies have over the years experienced persistent rebirth in several forms. The pioneering father of Afrobeat is as influential as the story of his extraordinary life. In celebration of this legend, Smooth FM is set to present the award winning Broadway musical 'Fela! The Concert', in Lagos from April 13 to 15, 2017. The concert, which was conceived by iconic Bill T. Jones, will hold at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Consisting a blend of Jazz, Funk, African rhythm and harmonies, the musical explores Fela’s controversial life as an artist, political activist and a revolutionary musician. It will feature series of his most captivating songs and imaginative staging hereby presenting a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theatre. Starring cast members of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, the shows promises Afro-beat music lovers and enthusiasts from all over the world unforgettable nights of dance and music by the late Afro-beat maestro. Tickets for the show are available on: Felatheconcertlagos. com, Quickteller, the Naija Ticket Shop and AfriTicket, Smooth FM Studios, Terra Kulture, Jazz Hole at Ikoyi and Ikeja as well as well as Eko Hotel Lobby.