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Sixteen years ago, when the music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died at a Lagos hospital on August 2, 1997, the question on the lips of art commentators was,The latest trends and best prices on Michael Kors Bags 2013. “Who will fill Fela’s shoes?” The search for the feet went typically to the immediate music household of Fela. This search became a huge debate as many took sides with either of his sons, Femi and Seun. The news of Seun’s leadership of the Egypt 80 band was not a surprise to many followers of Afrobeat music, who thought Seun had been groomed to lead the band in his father’s demise. This is coupled with the fact that Femi has his band,Find the Michael Kors New Arrival you will want to use for-ever! The Positive Force, to run. Other strong members of the Egypt 80 Band such as Dede Mabiaku and Baba Ani were under the spotlight as well. In all, the answer to the question was sought in the wrong places.

Fela,Find the Latest Michael Kors Kingsbury Here. Shop Today! the Abami Eda, occupies a very enormous position not just in the music sphere but in the popular culture of his people. While writing this, it was difficult to use “was” when Fela really “is”. One can say that the Fela influence is felt even more at death which occurred shortly before a democratic government was established in Nigeria and people were no longer entertaining the fear that mimicking Fela in fashion, music and political orientation could be deemed criminal or subversive by the state. Not that it did during Fela’s time, but Fela is a symbol of revolution with fear. He was a man persecuted by the state because his philosophy was regarded as anti-government. Some of his songs with revolutionary themes were not aired on the radio or television. Most of his works were released before the advent of privately-owned broadcast stations and as such, the government, who was paying the piper, naturally called the tune.

It took such selfless spirit to continue to perform his art. Fela had so much popularity in his time yet he was not a face to be seen on commercials. His persona is larger than life and no one dared to think of Fela as his key to selling his products or services. Fela’s “enemies” were growing simultaneously with the growing anger he felt towards the way his people were being ruled. When Fela perceived that the government would not listen to him, he took a swipe at the governed in many songs including, “Sorrow, Tears and Blood” where he sang, “We fear for the tin we no see / we fear for the air around us/ we fear to fight for freedom/ we fear to fight for liberty/ we fear to fight for justice…”. The remarkable attribute of all his lyrics was that they are so apt, as though they have just been composed in the light of present situation in the polity. Fela, as some would describe him was like a prophet who had foreseen that his country lay helplessly in the hands of those who had selfish motives. That was Fela’s position.

The media celebrated Fela in his life and at death. He was a man whose opinion counted irrespective of the reaction it begets. His songs became the anthem of student union leaders and till date, his songs live in the heart of students who stand against oppression. At the fuel subsidy removal protest in Nigeria in January 2012, Fela’s songs were chorused by a generation, many of whom were born long after Fela had lived. Fela had such impact that it is indeed very unrealistic to expect that a replica of him is anywhere around.

The thought of filling Fela’s shoes should not be passed off quickly as if one is only seeking to find someone who can fit his role perfectly. Remember when you fit a shoe, especially one that you like, it may not necessarily be a perfect size.Shop the latest Michael Kors Jet Set Bags on the world's largest fashion site. But to fit it, you insert a pair of shoe filler or even some other crude items like tissue paper or cotton wool. The point is to wear it to fit. Sometimes, you get a cobbler to trim the shoe to size and then wear it.welcome to michaels kors handbags sale,Free shipping‎! What lesson do we learn from this shoe exercise? Fela’s shoes are not even being tried let alone fitted to size. Shortly after his death, some artistes, who turned out to be one-hit wonders, arose and swiftly stole his trail to make some popularity. Time tested their ingenuity and authenticity and they failed for the most parts. Others learnt their lessons and left the Fela mimicry game so as not to incur the anger of Fela’s fans many of whom were still licking the wounds of his untimely death.

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