Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has ignited a fierce debate after performing a twerking tribute at the grave of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. The act was defended by Fela’s son Seun Kuti as a homage, while critics called it disrespectful to the dead.
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Obidi visited Fela’s grave with singer Teni and Fela’s son Seun Kuti.
She described the dance as honoring Fela’s love for “women with gyrating hips.”
Seun Kuti participated by sprinkling alcohol and expressed appreciation.
Online critics condemned the act as crossing a line of respect for the dead.
Supporters argued Fela would have enjoyed the vibrant, unconventional tribute.
The incident highlights tensions between modern expression and cultural reverence.
Fela, who died in 1997, was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and 1978 mass wedding.
In a tribute that split public opinion, Obidi’s dance revealed a deeper tension: how to honor a legend who lived outside the lines, without crossing the boundaries of the living.
Sources: Instagram Video, Public Reaction on X