BEGINNER’S GUIDE Fela Kuti.

This article focuses on Femi Kuti's reflections on his father Fela Kuti's legacy and his own career as an Afrobeat musician. Fela Kuti, the inventor of Afrobeat, used his music as a political tool against corruption in Nigeria, facing severe government repression, including the 1977 attack on his Kalakuta Republic that led to his mother's death. Femi describes his unconventional upbringing in Kalakuta and his struggle to establish his own identity apart from his father's shadow, eventually gaining recognition as a solo artist. The article also highlights key songs by Fela Kuti and introduces Femi's 2025 album, *Journey Through Life*, which combines political themes with personal reflections.