Fela’s Legacy Paved Way For Nigerian Music – Timaya
Timaya, Fela, Tekno Afrobeats singer, Timaya, has credited the late Afrobeat musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with helping Nigerian music gain international recognition. Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya said Read More... The post Fela’s Legacy Paved Way For Nigerian Music – Timaya appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Timaya has praised the late Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti for helping Nigerian music gain international recognition. In an interview on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya credited Fela's music and legacy for inspiring him and several other Nigerian artists. Timaya noted that Fela was highly respected in Cameroon, where his music continues to be celebrated.
He emphasized that without Fela, the Nigerian music scene may not have been as prominent, stating that he calls the musician "Baba" because he inspired not only him but also other Nigerians. Timaya expressed his deep respect for Fela and his family, reiterating that he would never disrespect the late musician or his family. This sentiment echoes that of fellow singer Tekno, who recently stated that Fela's influence is not his preferred musical icon.
Tekno, an Igbo singer from Kaduna, prefers highlife musician Oliver De Coque as his king of Nigerian music, explaining that he was not exposed to Fela's music during his upbringing.
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