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Nigeria
4 OffStereo shows touch Nigeria, spanning 1958–2022. Among them: Nigeria's Silent Synth Prophet, Fela's Horned Revolution.
Nigeria's Silent Synth Prophet
William Onyeabor's reclusive genius and independent synth-funk pioneered Nigeria's 70s and 80s electro-boogie, a sound now rediscovered with Steve Monite and Goddy Oku.
Answers: Who was William Onyeabor?
Fela's Horned Revolution
Fela Kuti's Afrobeat horns forged a new sound, born from West Africa's vibrant funk and highlife scenes where intricate horn dialogues built hypnotic grooves.
Answers: Where did Fela Kuti study music?
Echoes of Afrobeat Rhythms
From Seun and Femi Kuti's direct lineage to Burna Boy and The Cavemen., Fela Kuti's polyrhythmic drumming shapes Afrobeat's intricate, evolving sound.
Answers: Who took over Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band?
Fela Kuti: Groove, Shrine, Resistance
Fela Kuti builds Afrobeat from jazz and highlife, wielding its defiant grooves as a weapon against Nigerian corruption and oppression, despite devastating personal costs.
Answers: How did Fela Kuti's music evolve over time?