Why This Statue of Fela is Headless

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Channel: Netng · 2017 · Comedy

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In commemoration of Fela's birthday and 20 years remembrance, the Lagos state Government erected a statue of the Afrobeats maestro.

The effigy sees Fela standing tall with both arms raised above his shoulders, strangely without a head. The conspicuous absence of Fela’s head in the art work has caused some concerned followers to raise questions – some insinuating that the absence of the head is disrespectful.

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