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In 1976, Nigerian students silenced by military rule found their voice in Fela Kuti’s explosive anthem “Zombie,” a sonic rebellion that mocked the regime’s mindless obedience. Fela, a fearless musical revolutionary, turned his stage into a protest platform, risking everything—including his mother’s death and his own injuries—to challenge power. Though banned and brutalized, his Afrobeat sound became a rallying cry for resistance, echoing through decades of Nigeria’s struggle with corruption and instability. Today, as the nation still battles poverty and insecurity, Fela’s warning rings louder than ever: his music didn’t just entertain—it revolutionized dissent.

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