The Digest:
Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has ignited a fierce debate after performing a twerking tribute at the grave of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. The act was defended by Fela’s son Seun Kuti as a homage, while critics called it disrespectful to the dead.
Key Points
- Obidi visited Fela’s grave with singer Teni and Fela’s son Seun Kuti.
- She described the dance as honoring Fela’s love for “women with gyrating hips.”
- Seun Kuti participated by sprinkling alcohol and expressed appreciation.
- Online critics condemned the act as crossing a line of respect for the dead.
- Supporters argued Fela would have enjoyed the vibrant, unconventional tribute.
- The incident highlights tensions between modern expression and cultural reverence.
- Fela, who died in 1997, was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and 1978 mass wedding.
In a tribute that split public opinion, Obidi’s dance revealed a deeper tension: how to honor a legend who lived outside the lines, without crossing the boundaries of the living.
Sources: Instagram Video, Public Reaction on X
