Kwara Gov, Speaker, Yeni, Others At Fela Retrospective Exhibition In Ilorin

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the speaker of the state House of Assembly and APC gubernatorial candidate, Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu led the pack of dignitaries attending the ongoing retrospective exhibition in honour of the legendary Afrobeat musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Other dignitaries at the event include a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mukthar Shagaya; the daughter of the late musician, Yeni Kuti; a senior adviser and counsellor to the Kwara governor, Alh Saadu Salahu; the commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bola Olukoju; and a senior assistant on Security, Alh Muyideen Aliyu, amongst others.

The exhibition is being held at
The Institute of Contemporary African Art & Film (ICAAF), Ilorin, Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin.

The special commemorative performance is being held to celebrate the life and legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

The Kwara State commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, said the exhibition, curated and produced by June Creative Art Advisory (JCAA), will run until December 31, 2026, with free admission to the public.

Olukoju said that the exhibition will feature photographs, archival materials, music, film, and historical objects highlighting Fela’s contributions to Afrobeat, art, and social thought, including his historic performance at the Niger Hotel in Ilorin on August 30, 1971.

” The initiative will also feature guided tours, school visits and workshops designed to expose young people and the general public to creative disciplines, promote cultural heritage and support the development of Kwara State’s creative economy.

” The exhibition is expected to inspire emerging creatives by showcasing how music, art, film, design and other creative disciplines can serve as tools for self-expression, cultural preservation and social change,” Olukoju added.

She said the exhibition aligns with the vision of the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for a Kwara State that continues to harness its cultural heritage, creative talent and tourism potential as drivers of development.

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