The late musician and activist from Nigeria, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, allegedly requested the hand of legendary vocalist Onyeka Onwenu.
The renowned singer, author, actor, and activist talked about her relationship with Fela and how she challenged the military when he was detained in an interview with Kadaria Ahmed for her podcast Quarter to 12.
Onyeka stated, “There was an order that you don’t take money out of the nation, and this is money he had earned from the tour he previously had, and he took, I think, approximately 1000 something pounds. He was detained for taking money out of the country.
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“He was caught with it, and he was arrested. He couldn’t meet up with his concert, and they arrested and jailed him. And I came up and said, “No, that’s wrong.”
She also revealed that it was at that point that Fela fell in love. He invited her to his house when he was out and knew she was going to say no.
“He knew that I would say no. I later heard that he had a bet with someone that she is going to run. Watch her reaction.”
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