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FELABRATION is an annual festivation that was birthed by Yeni Annikulapo Kuti, the daughter of the Great Fela Annikulapo Kuti, a Human Right activist and pioneer of Afrobeats, as a celebratory festival of Music and Art, also to keep his memories alive. It began in the year 1998 and has been consistently celebrated since.
It’s a week long festival, it’s done on Fela’s birthday week and it entails musical performances from top music artists from Nigeria and guest appearances from internationally acclaimed musicians and personalities. It also consists of street parades, symposia on social and topical issues, debates and photo exhibitions.
This year’s Felabration is themed: Look and Laugh. It began on the 21st of September with Artwork Competitions, the Afrobics competitions on the 28th, down to the DRESS FELA competition on the 5th of October, 2024.
Felabration 2024, DRESS FELA competition was a lively fashion event on a wet and rainy Saturday, October 5th. Despite the weather, the energy was electric as crowds gathered to celebrate the Dress Fela theme, with Afro-stylized designs gracing the runway. Designers and fashion brands showcased their unique takes on Fela’s iconic style. One of these designers was The Ade Bakare Couture. And on their page, they wrote: ‘ we designed a collection inspired by fela’s music using the track “ lady “ as our theme . It was a juxtaposition between the modern african lady and the traditional woman . We tried to reflect this in the styles shown.’
While a couple of performers, affectionately dubbed “Afrobeats Style Icons,” (impersonations) kept the spirit of Fela alive. The event saw the winner of the fashion walk take home 1 million naira, while the runners-up walked away with 500 thousand and 250 thousand naira, respectively. With live music, a top-tier DJ, and food and drinks, it was a memorable evening that honored Fela’s legacy in a fun, fashionable way..
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Written by: Pelumi Ajayi
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