Fela's Zombie Song Defied a Nation
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- Published
- June 1, 2026
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- 1:50
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- Last updated
- Jun 1, 2026
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In 1976, Nigerian students silenced by military rule found their voice in Fela Kuti’s explosive anthem “Zombie,” a sonic rebellion that mocked the regime’s mindless obedience. Fela, a fearless musical revolutionary, turned his stage into a protest platform, risking everything—including his mother’s death and his own injuries—to challenge power. Though ban…
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In 1976, Nigerian students silenced by military rule found their voice in Fela Kuti’s explosive anthem “Zombie,” a sonic rebellion that mocked the regime’s mindless obedience. Fela, a fearless musical revolutionary, turned his stage into a protest platform, risking everything—including his mother’s death and his own injuries—to challenge power. Though banned and brutalized, his Afrobeat sound became a rallying cry for resistance, echoing through decades of Nigeria’s struggle with corruption and
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