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Artistic Alliance: Ghariokwu and Kuti's Revolutionary Journey

1/6/2026

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Lemi Ghariokwu, an artist, collaborated with Nigerian musician Fela Kuti on iconic, politically themed album covers.
Their partnership faced challenges after a police raid on Kalakuta in which Fela Kuti's mother was injured.
Ghariokwu described the raid's traumatic impact on Fela Kuti, who later sued the government for damages.
Despite disagreements over designs, Ghariokwu captured Kuti's revolutionary spirit in works such as 'Alagbon Close'.

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Story summary

Lemi Ghariokwu, an artist, collaborated with Nigerian musician Fela Kuti on iconic, politically themed album covers.
Their partnership faced challenges after a police raid on Kalakuta in which Fela Kuti's mother was injured.
Ghariokwu described the raid's traumatic impact on Fela Kuti, who later sued the government for damages.
Despite disagreements over designs, Ghariokwu captured Kuti's revolutionary spirit in works such as 'Alagbon Close'.