Fela Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and activist who pioneered the Afrobeat genre, blending traditional West African rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife. Emerging in the 1960s and 1970s, his music became a powerful vehicle for political expression, challenging corruption and social injustice in Nigeria. Known for dynamic performances with his band Africa 70, Fela’s fearless artistry and outspoken activism cemented his legacy as one of Africa’s most influential musical and cultural figures, whose impact continues to inspire artists worldwide.