Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

by Higher Ground

Category

Society & Culture

Frequency

Series

Language

English

In a world that’s on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed? In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classically trained 'colonial boy' traveled to America, in search of Africa, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state—creati...

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Recent Reviews

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Shuwanbo•5/3/2026

Even if you’re already a fan, this series gives you worlds more than first expected. From his days at RadioLab until today, Jad delivers some of the best stuff out there.

Beautifully done

JMWmontana•5/1/2026

Such an immersive, convincing and captivating production. Many thanks.

dive in

RS, CA•4/12/2026

this is probably my favorite podcast series to date. the mix of revolutionary thought, honesty about men in power, music and the role of art, activism, history, and historical context is one i’ll come to again (more than once i’m sure). thank you for this journey.

One of the best series ever

byegsusja•4/8/2026

From the extensive research to the archival pieces, to the audio effects - this podcast took you back in time. You will be active, and play part in this story if you listen to this. It is not a passive experience. This should be recommended to students and artists interested in learning the depth of Fela Kuti’s life and music- what he stood for and the sacrifices he made to free Nigeria from the colonial mentality Thank you for your work on this because as a Nigerian Artist, I am changed. “The secret to life is no fear!!”

Mind-Blowing

NW from CA•4/2/2026

This is one of the greatest podcast series ever. Yes, really. The sound design is mind-blowing. The show examines Fela Kuti, his music, his life, Nigeria, colonialism, politics, and the universe. “Brothers and sisters!” indeed!