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Unveiling The Secrets Of Music Legend Fela Kuti: The Day He Married 27 Women
Unveiling the Secrets of Music Legend Fela Kuti: The Day He Married 27 Women
The enigmatic life of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeats, was as fascinating as his music was captivating. A testament to his extraordinary lifestyle was the remarkable event in 1978 when Fela married 27 women in a single day! The unorthodox Abami Eda (strange creature), as he was fondly nicknamed, was no stranger to the unconventional. CONTINUE READING
The backdrop to this unusual nuptial ceremony was the ruinous military raid on Fela’s commune, the Kalakuta Republic, in 1977. Many of Fela’s band members found themselves homeless and displaced following this devastating attack. Fela, in his charismatic and unique manner, decided to step in and keep the group together in the most unexpected way.
He proposed marriage to his female band members by distributing pieces of paper asking for names of those willing to become his wives. Astonishingly, all 27 female members volunteered, their love and loyalty for their charismatic band leader superseding any conventional norms. CONTINUE READING
The grand event took place on the 20th of February, 1978, at the Parisona Hotel in Anthony, Lagos. Amidst the hum of sacred incantations, the blessings of twelve Ifa priests sanctified the ceremony. Despite some parents’ objections, Fela became the husband to these 27 women, in a ceremony attended by his families, friends, and fellow band members.
During the ceremony, Fela made a brief address, pressed naira notes on his brides’ foreheads as a blessing, and presented them with marriage certificates. The unconventional marriage didn’t stop there; Fela embraced a rotation system, spending time with 12 wives at a time. Following the grand wedding, Fela whisked his 27 brides off to Ghana for a communal honeymoon.
However, the unconventional marital arrangement took a turn in 1986. Upon his release from prison, Fela made the surprising announcement of divorcing all his 27 wives, citing marriage as a root cause of jealousy. Despite this, he offered them a home, and some of the women continued to live with him until his death in 1997.
The tale of Fela Kuti’s 27 wives is as enchanting and unusual as the music legend himself, adding another layer to the mystique of the pioneering Afrobeats artist.
Source: Bushradiogist
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