The Ransome’s family were radical activist, His mother Funmilayo was an activist for women and fought against tax on women, representation of women in local government and she also participated in the struggle for Nigerian independence. Beko Ransome-Kuti fought as an opposition against military rule. Fela live was a...
Name: Fela Anikulapo Ransome-Kuti Popularly called: Fela Birth: September 22, 1946 Place of birth: Abeokuta, Nigeria Origin: Ogun state Growing up in Abeokuta, Fela was born to a prominent family, His father, Rev. Ransome-Kuti, was a clergyman, an educator, and a priest in Anglican while his mother...
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