The Digest:
Former US President Barack Obama has honored the legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti through a new podcast series. The 12-part production, "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man," explores the Afrobeat pioneer's revolutionary sound and enduring impact as a global symbol of resistance. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- Obama announced the series via social media, praising Fela's musical genius.
- The podcast is produced by Higher Ground, his media company with Michelle Obama.
- The first two episodes premiered on October 15 to coincide with Felabration.
- It features interviews with Paul McCartney, Questlove, Burna Boy, and Fela's family.
- Obama described Fela as mixing "art with activism" to stir the soul.
- The series traces Fela's transformation and Pan-Africanist ideology.
- It draws from over 200 interviews with family, friends, and scholars.
Sources: Channels TV
