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Fela! Summary

His story inspired a nation. His music inspired the world. The Tony Award-winning Fela!, is the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation.

Inspired by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.

Fela! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony-Award winner Bill T. Jones.

For more information on the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti please visit http://felaonbroadway.com/more.php.

Fela! cast recording

Finding Depth in Fela’s Women (NY Times)
The women of the Broadway musical Fela! see their characters as integral parts of the complex and contradictory tale of the man who inspired the musical.

Fela! Cast Members:

Kevin Mambo, Patti LaBelle, Saycon Sengbloh, Corey Baker, Hettie Vyrine Barnhill, Lauren De Veaux, Nicole Chantal DeWeever, Elasea Douglas, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Catherine Foster, Aimee Graham Wodobode, Rasaan-Elijah “Talu” Green, Shaneeka Harrell, Abena Koomson, Ismael Kouyaté, Gelan Lambert, Farai Malianga, Shakira Marshall, Afi McClendon, Adesola Osakalumi, Jeffrey Page, Daniel Soto, Jill Vallery, Iris Wilson, J.L. Williams

Fela! Creative Team

Author: Jim Lewis, Bill T. Jones
Music & Lyrics: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Director: Bill T. Jones
Choreographer: Bill T. Jones
Producer: Fela Broadway LLC
Press Agent: Kornberg & Associates

Fela! Award Winners/Nominees