Best Of: The life and legacy of Fela Kuti / Michael Pollan on consciousness
From Fresh Air
Published 2/21/2026
The Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the ‘70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country’s brutal dictatorship. The danceable music and political lyrics inspired a youth movement. Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad talks with Terry about his podcast series, ‘Fela Kuti: Fear…