Thursday, March 10, 2016

FELABRATION


Join us for Afro-beat music, dancing demonstrations, and more, Friday April 1, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Peterson Room (LS221) of Love Library. We will be celebrating Fela Kuti (1938 - 1997) a human rights activist who helped develop the Afro-beat music genre. The recent movie, "Beasts of No Nation" was named after one of this songs.


ADDITIONAL EVENT:

Fela Kuti Was a Warrior: His Music & His Message
April 6, 2016
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Professor Dawne Curry, History and Ethnic Studies, historical perspective
Professor Chigozie Obioma, Literature and Creative Writing, today's perspective
Discussion of Fela Kuti (1938 - 1997) a human rights activist who helped develop the Afro-beat music genre. 


Both events will be held at: Love Library, 13th and R, Peterson Room, 221

More information: go.unl.edu/felabration

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