The musical Fela! at the National Theatre in London celebrates the life of the fantastic Nigerian musician and performer Kela Kuti. His life was inescapably entwined with politics while he created the unique sound of afrobeat.
The production has already had a successful run on broadway. Director Bill T Jones brings it across to these shores with Sahr Ngaujah as the lead. We gain an insight to Fela’s history in the sixties and seventies – a life of passion and tragedy. We are encouraged to dance, sample his charisma and share in his grief for his mother pushed to her death from a window. It is impossible not to be moved in any way when you are invited to experience his world.
The night is a celebration of impressive dance, singing and music. The many stage performers are around you at every angle. As well as watching them and getting involved yourself, you are invited to watch video footage. It is simply not possible to be still and distant. I advise you to go along and join the party.
Cherrydial 
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