kalakuta museum

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About This Museum

People make the pilgrimage to the Kalakuta Museum not just to see a building, but to stand in the heart of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti's radical universe. This was his home, recording studio, and commune—a place that still pulses with his defiant spirit. You can wander through rooms preserved much as he left them, from the vibrant living quarters to the very stage where he rehearsed. It’s an intense and utterly captivating immersion into the life of a musical and political giant.

Collection Highlights

The museum is filled with personal artifacts like Fela's iconic saxophones, flamboyant stage costumes, and even his old shoes. Don't miss the photo gallery documenting his life and struggles, which tells a powerful story without words. The rooftop terrace offers incredible views and is where you'll find his symbolic coffin-shaped bed.

Visitor Information

It's located on Gbemisola Street in Ikeja—look for the brightly painted exterior; you can't miss it. Be prepared for a raw, unfiltered experience rather than a polished, air-conditioned gallery.

Architecture & Building

The building itself is a modest but famously fortified former residential apartment block, famously painted in riotous colors and known as the 'Kalakuta Republic'.