Felabration: Organizers Announce Date For 2023 Edition

• Felabration is an annual celebration of Fela’s legacy as the Afrobeat genre creator and a renowned human rights activist.
• The event was conceived in 1998 by Fela’s daughter, Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti to honour the legacy of her father.
• The one-week-long event which is held annually at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, attracts visitors from different countries and has been considered as an official tourist destination by the Lagos State Government

Eko Hot Blog reports that the organisers of Felabration have announced that this year’s edition of the annual music festival will hold from Monday, October 9 to Sunday, October 15, 2023.

In a press release made available to journalists in Lagos on Friday, June 16, 2023, the organizers revealed this year’s theme is ‘Question Jam Answer’, a classic record composed by Fela and released in 1972.

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The organizers said the song fits right into the current socio-political mood of the country after the intriguing general election, where people are searching for answers to questions asked.

Felabration 2023 will present an authentic and vivid showcase of African music, creativity, and resilience through art, dance, fashion, and music.

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Like in previous editions, this year will also feature the Senior Secondary Schools Debate, The Fela Debates (Symposium), The Afrobics Dance Competition, The Artwork Competition, The Dress Fela Fashion Competition, The Musical Concert, and other activities.

According to the organizers, the concert will feature some of the biggest music stars from Nigeria and foreign artists also registered to perform at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, Lagos.

Felabration is considered Nigeria’s biggest music festival today as it hosts tens of thousands of attendees annually.

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