Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Former President of the United States, Barack Obama, has paid tribute to the late Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

He described him as a "unique figure in musical history" who combined art and political activism in a way that changed global music.

Obama made the remarks in a video message posted on his social media accounts on Wednesday night, October 22, 2025, where he announced the release of a new podcast titled "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man."

The 12-episode documentary series was produced by Higher Ground, a media company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama.

"He is a musical genius from Nigeria who made some music that I really love, combining funk, jazz, and soul into a whole new genre called Afrobeat...