Great music never dies. It lives on after the last notes have fallen silent.
'Broadway musical in concert' holds on April 13-15, 2017
Fela reawakens on Stage as Smooth FM presents the award-winning Broadway musical 'Fela! The Concert' in Lagos.
Fela! The concert
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Over the years, artists have risen and fallen but very few have left our hearts still humming to their symphonies.
One voice, who is indeed a music legend is Fela Anikulapo- Kuti. The pioneering father of Afrobeat, is as influential as the story of his extraordinary life. In a chaotic world burdened with non-stop reformation, Fela's music was borne of humanity and an overriding quest to influence the tide of the tempests tormenting civilisation. His melodies has over the years experienced persistent rebirth in several forms.
In celebration of this legend, Smooth FM is set to present the award-winning Broadway musical 'Fela! The Concert' in Lagos from April 13th-15th 2017
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Consisting a blend of Jazz, Funk, African rhythm and harmonies, the musical explores Fela’s controversial life as an Artist, a 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 promise Afro-beat music lovers and enthusiasts from all over the world unforgettable nights of dance and music by the late Afro-beat maestro.
Dates:13th - 15th April 2017
Venue: Eko Convention Centre
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