| Birth name | Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Fela Anikulapo Kuti Fela Ransome-Kuti |
| Born | 15 October 1938 |
| Origin | Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Died | 2 August 1997 (aged 58) |
| Genres | Afrobeat |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, activist |
| Instruments | Saxophone, vocals, keyboards, trumpet, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1958–1997 |
| Labels | Barclay/PolyGram (world except US, Japan, and Nigeria) MCA/Universal Records (US) Celluloid Records (US) EMI Nigeria (Nigeria) JVC Records (Japan) Wrasse Records (UK, US) Shanachie (US) Knitting Factory (US) |
| Associated acts | Africa '70 Egypt '80 Koola Lobitos Nigeria '70 Hugh Masekela Ginger Baker Tony Allen Femi Kuti Seun Kuti Roy Ayers Lester Bowie |
| Website | felaproject.net |
