Kwara Governor Leads Fela Exhibition in Ilorin
A retrospective exhibition honoring the legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti is currently taking place in Ilorin, Kwara State. The event is attended by notable dignitaries, including Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly and APC gubernatorial candidate.
Other attendees include Hon. Mukthar Shagaya, Yeni Kuti, Alh Saadu Salahu, Hon. Bola Olukoju, and Alh Muyideen Aliyu. The exhibition is hosted at The Institute of Contemporary African Art & Film and is curated by June Creative Art Advisory.
It will run until December 31, 2026, with free admission for the public. The exhibition features photographs, archival materials, music, film, and historical objects that highlight Fela's contributions to Afrobeat and social thought, including his performance at the Niger Hotel in Ilorin on August 30, 1971.
The initiative aims to inspire young creatives and promote cultural heritage in Kwara State.
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