20 years gone, Fela still in mind

Today is the 20th year since Afrobeat creator and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti passed away.

The legendary singer, composer and multi instrumentalist died on August 2nd, 1997. Nigerians remember Fela as a prophet of some sort.

Nigerians are paying tributes to him online 20 years after his demise. Leading the parade of tributes are his children who fondly miss their dad.

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Here are some of the messages below.

What a great man he was.our father (Fela) Brave,committed in the fight against corruption,oppression.His music/msg still more than relevant in this trying times we are.Fela we ❤️U.

A post shared by Femi Kuti (@femiakuti) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:24pm PDT

20 years today Fela passed to the great beyond. Still in our hearts and minds. Nigera go better

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A post shared by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti (@yeniakuti) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:01pm PDT

Fela and his best friend JK Braimah.

A post shared by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti (@yeniakuti) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:08pm PDT

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After one of the many police raids. Testifying at the tribunal. Justice was not served. Na UNKNOWN SOLDIER O!!!!

A post shared by Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti (@yeniakuti) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:11pm PDT

Except for the friend part ??????????????#M♥TUN #FelaAKuti #Afrobeat #PansaPansa #20yrsAfterFELA #M♦tunrayoAKuti @Regrann from @yeniakuti – My father! My friend! Fela………. – #regrann

A post shared by IFESMOTHER (@motunrayoanikulapokuti) on Aug 2, 2017 at 12:06am PDT

When death is nothing but a power move!! Rest In Power!! #year20 A. F. E

A post shared by Seun Kuti (@shotsdboss) on Aug 2, 2017 at 2:34am PDT

It’s 20 years already … We miss you grandpa !!!

A post shared by Rayzor Ramonu (@rayzorramonu) on Aug 2, 2017 at 12:15am PDT

#OnThisDay in 1997, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, activist & #Africa‘s greatest musical export died. He was born 15 Oct 1938 pic.twitter.com/9kbfJk30kU

— Chidi Odinkalu (@ChidiOdinkalu) August 1, 2017

On this day, 20 years ago, Fela left us. His music remains with us forever. And ìléènìyàn will never die. pic.twitter.com/ilQD2QQdeZ

— Akin (@AO1379) August 2, 2017

Remembering Fela Kuti – the explosive Afrobeat originator and political activist died today in 1997. pic.twitter.com/2M6Y8qMN6W

— The Vinyl Factory (@TheVinylFactory) August 2, 2017