As per our current Database, Fela Kuti has been died on Aug 2, 1997 (age 58).
When Fela Kuti die, Fela Kuti was 58 years old.
| Popular As | Fela Kuti |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | October 15, 1938 (Abeokuta, Nigeria) |
| Birthday | October 15 |
| Town/City | Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
Fela Kuti’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Fela Kuti was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Afrobeat pioneer, political Activist, Composer, and musician. His life was commemorated in an off-Broadway musical called Fela!, which was nominated for more than ten Tony Awards.
He lived in London and attended Trinity College of Music, where he founded his first band called Koola Lobitos.
After renaming his band, Kuti's music became more political.
He married his first wife, Remilekun Taylor, in 1960 and had three children with her; in 1978, he married twenty-seven women.
Kuti was referenced by Thom Yorke as one of his larger influences in creating Atoms for Peace.
