Fela Anikulapo Kuti (October 15, 1938 – August 2, 1997) was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and composer, known for pioneering the Afrobeat genre. He was also a prominent human rights activist and an independent politician. Kuti's music combined jazz, funk, and traditional African rhythms, making a significant impact on the music scene both in Nigeria and worldwide. He used his platform to address social issues and advocate for greater freedom and rights for the Nigerian people.
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Time Zone - Africa/Lagos (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Fela
The exact meaning of Fela is uncertain, but it is believed to potentially mean "one who is loved" in Yoruba, a language spoken in Nigeria.
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Abeokuta
Place of Death: Lagos
Cause of Death: death from AIDS-related complications
Educated At: Abeokuta Grammar School | Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Occupation: activist | saxophonist | bandleader | singer-songwriter | singer | conductor | composer
Spouses: Remilekun Kuti
Children: Seun Kuti | Femi Kuti
Awards Received: All African Music Legend Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Libra 26 | 22 Libra 21 | 19 Capricorn 19 |
| Moon | 8 Cancer 57 | 13 Leo 16 | 22 Virgo 42 |
| Mercury | 24 Libra 56 | 12 Scorpio 42 | 27 Sagittarius 34 |
| Venus | 0 Sagittarius 51 | 1 Libra 57 | 4 Sagittarius 18 |
| Mars | 23 Virgo 48 | 15 Scorpio 49 | 18 Scorpio 21 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aquarius 20 | 23 Cancer 59 | 2 Pisces 17 |
| Saturn | 14 Aries 11 | 26 Pisces 37 | 11 Aries 59 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 47 | 0 Gemini 51 | 13 Taurus 54 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 0 | 0 Aries 9 | 23 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 26 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 0 Leo 37 |
| Rahu | 18 Scorpio 59 | 16 Pisces 16 | 14 Scorpio 22 |
| Ketu | 18 Taurus 59 | 16 Virgo 16 | 14 Taurus 22 |
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