By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu The 2026 version of Felabration got here to a detailed on Sunday, October 18, following seven days of music, cultural expression and reside performances celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti on the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos. The festivities gathered momentum on Saturday,……
By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu
The 2026 version of Felabration got here to a detailed on Sunday, October 18, following seven days of music, cultural expression and reside performances celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti on the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos.
The festivities gathered momentum on Saturday, October 17, with the sixth day that includes performances from Daddy Showkey, Peruzzi, L.A.X, Barry Jhay and Hotkeed, alongside different artistes who entertained music lovers with a mix of established hits and modern Nigerian sounds.
Daddy Showkey introduced his signature ‘Galala’ sound to the stage, whereas different performers added to the night’s leisure, reflecting the variety of Nigeria’s music scene. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Shoday, Ortodefemi and Tee Famous had been additionally among the many artistes featured in Saturday’s programme.
The performances introduced collectively completely different generations of musicians because the competition entered its remaining stretch, reinforcing Felabration’s position in celebrating Nigerian music and offering a platform for established artistes and rising abilities.
The celebration continued on Sunday, October 18, with Kacy, Ay Flowz, Sean Tizzle, Kcer and Femi Kuti listed among the many performers for the competition’s closing live performance.
Femi Kuti’s inclusion additional highlighted the connection between Felabration and the Kuti household’s musical heritage, with Fela’s affect remaining central to the annual celebration.
Sean Tizzle and the opposite artistes on the ultimate day’s lineup added to the programme because the week-long festivities drew to a detailed.
The 2026 version, themed “Who Are You?”, explored identification, individuality and self-expression, reflecting themes related to Fela’s music, activism and cultural affect.
Throughout the week, Felabration celebrated Nigerian music and tradition whereas offering a platform for performers to showcase their abilities and honour the legacy of one among Africa’s most influential musical figures.
With Sunday’s closing live performance, Felabration 2026 concluded its seven-day programme, reaffirming Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s enduring affect on Nigerian music and the worldwide Afrobeat motion.
