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In Lagos, Nigeria, restaurants are honoring the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat music, by naming dishes after his politically charged songs and creating immersive cultural experiences. The Afrobeat restaurant, opened in 2025 at EbonyLife Place, and Kuti’s Bistro, launched in 2019 by Fela’s family, blend food with Afrobeat music and imagery to evoke African traditions and history. Menus feature dishes named after Fela’s protest anthems such as "Yanga," "Shakara," and "Expensive Shit," inviting diners to engage with his artistic and political legacy through taste and sound. These venues serve as cultural archives, preserving Fela’s influence beyond music into dining, while raising questions about the commercialization of his radical messages. The trend reflects how Fela’s legacy adapts to new forms, keeping his name and ideas alive in Lagos’s evolving cultural landscape. (Updated 20 Aug 2025, 23:12 IST; source: link)