Obama Honours Fela Kuti’s Enduring Influence in New Podcast Episode
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is spotlighting the revolutionary life and music of Nigerian legend Fela Kuti in a new podcast series titled Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. Launched by Higher Ground, the production company co-founded by Obama and his wife Michelle, the 12-episode series pays powerful tribute to the Afrobeat pioneer's legacy, cementing his place as a global musical and political icon.
Barack Obama personally introduced the documentary-style podcast, urging fans to explore the story of a figure he described as a "musical genius from Nigeria." Obama specifically highlighted Kuti's unique ability to blend distinct genres, stating he "made some music that I really love, combining funk, jazz, and soul into a whole new genre called Afrobeat."
The former president emphasized that Kuti was a unique figure who expertly mixed art with activism, creating music that could "move hearts, change minds, and heal the deepest wounds."
His participation underscores the profound, worldwide influence of Fela Kuti's work, which went beyond entertainment to challenge political oppression and ignite a Pan-Africanist movement.
The podcast, a collaboration between Audible and Higher Ground, is a meticulous, multi-layered oral history that traces the genesis of Kuti's transformation from a "colonial boy" to a firebrand freedom fighter.
Narrated by Jad Abumrad, the creator of the acclaimed Radiolab and Dolly Parton's America, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is an "uncategorizable mix" of deep-dive journalism, musicology, and cutting-edge sound design. It explores how Kuti's 1969 trip to Los Angeles served as a political awakening, transforming his sound into a powerful battering ram against the state.
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