By Prisca Sam-Duru
Hull city in North England came alive on October 18, 2025, with Felabration, as Afrobeat filled the air in Hull, proving that history, when reclaimed, can entertain.
The 2025 Felabration in Hull opened with a new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist, and Afrobeat's inventor, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, at the Wilberforce House Museum, Hull.
Founded by Yeni Kuti in Lagos, Felabration is an annual international festival honouring the life and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Today, Felabration is celebrated in many cities across the globe, continuing Fela's message of unity, creativity, and resistance through art and music.