By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu The 2026 edition of Felabration came to a close on Sunday, October 18, following seven days of music, cultural expression and live performances celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos. The festivities gathered momentum on Saturday,…...
By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu
The 2026 edition of Felabration came to a close on Sunday, October 18, following seven days of music, cultural expression and live performances celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos.
The festivities gathered momentum on Saturday, October 17, with the sixth day featuring performances from Daddy Showkey, Peruzzi, L.A.X, Barry Jhay and Hotkeed, alongside other artistes who entertained music lovers with a blend of established hits and contemporary Nigerian sounds.
Daddy Showkey brought his signature ‘Galala’ sound to the stage, while other performers added to the evening’s entertainment, reflecting the diversity of Nigeria’s music scene. Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Shoday, Ortodefemi and Tee Famous were also among the artistes featured in Saturday’s programme.
The performances brought together different generations of musicians as the festival entered its final stretch, reinforcing Felabration’s role in celebrating Nigerian music and providing a platform for established artistes and emerging talents.
The celebration continued on Sunday, October 18, with Kacy, Ay Flowz, Sean Tizzle, Kcer and Femi Kuti listed among the performers for the festival’s closing concert.
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Femi Kuti’s inclusion further highlighted the connection between Felabration and the Kuti family’s musical heritage, with Fela’s influence remaining central to the annual celebration.
Sean Tizzle and the other artistes on the final day’s lineup added to the programme as the week-long festivities drew to a close.
The 2026 edition, themed “Who Are You?”, explored identity, individuality and self-expression, reflecting themes associated with Fela’s music, activism and cultural influence.
Throughout the week, Felabration celebrated Nigerian music and culture while providing a platform for performers to showcase their talents and honour the legacy of one of Africa’s most influential musical figures.
With Sunday’s closing concert, Felabration 2026 concluded its seven-day programme, reaffirming Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s enduring influence on Nigerian music and the global Afrobeat movement.