The New Afrika Shrine is an open air entertainment centre located in Ikeja, Lagos State. It serves as the host location of the annual Felabration music festival.[1] Currently managed by Femi Kuti (eldest son of Fela Kuti) and Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, it is the replacement of the old Afrika Shrine created in 1970 by Fela Kuti until it was burnt down in 1977.[2] The New Afrika Shrine showcases photo galleries of Fela and music performances by Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti thus making it a tourist attraction.[3][4]

The New Afrika Shrine, Lagos
The New Afrika Shrine, Lagos


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  1. ^ Funke, Arogundade (12 October 2015). "Sandra Iszadore, Fashola, Ajibade, others speak at Felabration". P.M. News. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. ^ Howden, Daniel (5 June 2009). "Still struggling –Fela Kuti's family fights on". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Felabration: Reflections on Human Rights, Others". The News (Nigeria). 14 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  4. ^ Phillips, Barnaby (13 October 2000). "Revival of Fela Kuti's 'shrine'". BBC News. Lagos. Retrieved 15 October 2015.