The Untold Story Behind Why Fela Kuti Married 27 Women on the Same Day in 1978

In the colorful and rebellious life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Africa’s legendary Afrobeat pioneer, few moments were as shocking and unforgettable as the day he married 27 women all at once.

This unusual event happened on February 20, 1978, and to this day, it remains one of the most talked-about episodes in Nigerian pop culture history. But why did Fela do it? The answer lies in a mix of love, defiance, and cultural symbolism…CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>