The co-manager of the New Afrika Shrine, Yeni Kuti, said Felabration is a platform that celebrates Nigerian culture. It also honors the life and legacy of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Kuti shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. This was ahead of the 2026 edition of the yearly festival.
She explained that the week-long festival will take place from October 12 to October 18. It will kick off with an art competition on October 1 at the Kalakuta Museum.
A dance competition will take place on October 3 at the New Afrika Shrine. The school debates are set for October 7.
Kuti mentioned that the ‘Dress Fela’ fashion show is planned for October 10, just before the main festival.
She said the festival has been successful in attracting tourists. Many of them are people of African descent living abroad, who come to the New Afrika Shrine.
Kuti sees this as a good thing. She believes that having international visitors allows Nigeria’s culture to be showcased to the world.
“It’s a very positive thing because if you come to the Shrine, you see people from all over the world.
“I’m glad that we are doing it and we are promoting our culture,” she said.
NAN reports that Felabration was started by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti in 1998. It has grown into a yearly festival that includes music, debates, dance, art, and fashion to celebrate Fela’s life and legacy.
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