List of Famous people named Fela

Similar names: Phil, Philo, Fele, Philly, Phill. Here are some famous Felas:

Fela Kuti

First Name Fela

Born on October 15, 1938

Died on August 2, 1997 (aged 58)

Born in Nigeria, Ogun State

Fela Anikulapo Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is best known for pioneering Afrobeat, a genre combining traditional Yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers." AllMusic described him as a "musical and sociopolitical voice" of international significance.

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Fela Fábregas

First Name Fela

Born on March 22, 1931

Died on May 10, 2018 (aged 87)

Born in Mexico, Tamaulipas

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