In the United Kingdom, Fela Kuti spent his formative years abroad. He relocated to London in the early 1950s, where he was exposed to a variety of musical genres, including jazz, highlife, and R&B. This experience greatly influenced his musical style and set the stage for his future career as a pioneer of Afrobeat.
The Fela Kuti Conundrum: A Journey Through the Life and Legacy of a Nigerian Music Legend