The Legacy of Fela Kuti
at The Jazz Cafe, London
£23.50
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It’s hard to overstate the influence of Fela Kuti - a revolutionary artist whose impact on music, politics and culture shaped the course of the twentieth century.
A true pioneer of afrobeat, Fela gifted the world timeless anthems like ‘Beasts of No Nation’, ‘Zombie’ and ‘Water No Get Enemy’.
Following the sell-out success of our birthday celebration in October, we’re bringing Fela’s former bandmate Bukky Leo & Black Egypt together with a stellar lineup of London musicians to revisit the Nigerian multi-instrumentalist’s most powerful works - celebrating the life and legacy of an icon who changed music forever.
Bukky Leo & Black Egypt
'World-class saxophonist and protege of Tony Allen and Fela Kuti, Bukky Leo's distinct style introduces traditional Afrobeat to its close relation, jazz-funk. Featuring some of the world's finest Afrobeat and jazz musicians, Black Egypt bring something new to the table, and the dancefloor'- Womad. The African beat mixes with jazz, funk and soul whilst at the same time it flirts with contemporary rhythms like broken beats and soulful house, yet maintaining at its heart the strength and groove of the sounds that Bukky has been involved in during the past 30 years.
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The Legacy of Fela Kuti image © Bukky Leo & Black Egypt
The Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway
Camden Town
London
NW1 7PG
- Website:
- thejazzcafelondon.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 0844 847 2514
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The Legacy of Fela Kuti image © Bukky Leo & Black Egypt
The Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway
Camden Town
London
NW1 7PG
- Website:
- thejazzcafelondon.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 0844 847 2514
See all events at The Jazz Cafe
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on Wed 21 January 2026