Details

Fela! is about the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world o f Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), Fela! explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. The show is a hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.

Cast/Performers

Sahr Ngaujah (Fela Anikulapo-Kuti), Lydie Alberto, Rolan Bell, Cindy Belliot, Nandi Bhebhe, Ricardo Coke Thomas, Scarlette Douglas, Jacqui Dubois, Poundo Gomis, Paulette Ivory, Aisha Jawando, Jazmine Jarret Thorpe, Jazmine Jarret thorpe, Wanjiru Kamuyu, Nyron Levy, Tamara McKoy Patterson, Ira Mandela Siobhan, Melanie Marshall, Catia Moto da Cruz, Pamela Okoroafor, Thierry Picaut, Jermaine Rowe, Craig Stein

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Fela Anikulapo, Aaron Johnson (additional music), Jordan McLean (additional music)
Book by(s): Jim Lewis, Bill T. Jones
Lyrics(s): Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Jim Lewis (additional lyrics)
Producer: National Theatre
Director(s): Bill T Jones, Niegel Smith (associate director)
Choreographer(s): Bill T Jones, Maija Garcia (associate choreographer)
Design(s): Marina Draghid, Peter Nigrini (projection), Cookie Jordan (wig / hair and make-up)
Lighting: Robert Wierzel
Sound: Robert Kaplowitz