Celebrating 19 years since this legend departed from this world, here are some of the times Fela was captured in moments of greatness:
1. His signature smirk.

2. That time he was captured playing table tennis in his underwear.

3. When he flashed a big smile for the camera.

4. That time he was hailing his fans during a visit to Ghana.

5. This picture of him chilling with his dancers.

6. Just look at him receiving a phone call with little Seun Kuti in the room.

7. This really iconic pose he gave after delivering an amazing performance.

8. When he didn’t give a damn while on stage.

9. When he met the great Paul McCartney.

10. The time he was in a deep conversation with his brother, Late Dr Beko Ransom-Kuti and his lawyer, Femi Falana.

11. When he was forming bad guy for the paparazzi.

12. This framed picture of Fela and his his mother, Mrs Olufunmilayo Ransom-Kuti.

13. When he was fierce while on the microphone.

14. That time he served serious fashion slayage on stage.

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