LAGOS (Reuters) -An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has opened in Lagos in Nigeria, marking the African debut of an event first developed by the Philharmonie de Paris in France.

The Lagos show features 440 items including personal memorabilia, photographs, paintings and videos of Fela’s performances. Visitors can also sit and enjoy live renditions of his music by Nigerian artists – and even buy replicas of his signature colourful underwear.

Lead curator Seun Ali said the Lagos exhibition expands significantly on the original French version.

“It’s three times larger. So not only are you going to experience Fela’s life, activism and his music, but we are also now adding legacy programming to what we are doing,” Ali said.

Fela, whose sound blended

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