Bature Brewery the first and only independent microbrewery in Nigeria, brewing the most exotic craft beers in Nigeria and also known for creating an unforgettable experience for its customers is a host venue partner to this year’s FELABRATION 2021.
News Rain Nigeria reports that Felabration is the annual festival of music and arts, celebrating the life, times and legacy of the icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
This year from 11th to 17th of October 2021 Bature Brewery located at 256,Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island Lagos joins other venues like The African shrine, Freedom Park and others to host this musical fiesta.
Felabrations comes up once every year and as one of the host venues of an event that promotes the African culture and music, Bature brewery as a brand is proud to be aligned with indigenous entertainment, art and diversity hence the hosting of FELABRATION is our pride and joy.
Also at this year’s Felabrations, Bature brewery will be launching a new beer variety crafted solely for this occasion, The Shakara Beer on Thursday 14th of October.
The week at Bature will have performances by Dede Mabiaku and Baba Ani ( legendary leader of Fela’s Egypt 80 Band), various original members of Fela’s Egypt 80’s band will also be performing on various days during the week which runs thus – Monday 11th – Fela Playlist – Music from Kula Lobito days, Africa 70’s and Egypt 80’s.
Tuesday 12th – Dance Libretto from a young troupe from the Bariga area performing their take on current social issues. Fela Documentary; full screening about the life and times of the legendary icon.
Performance by Beatrice, an upcoming artist and singer will end the evening.
Wednesday 13th- Wura Samba & Oyin a visiting Russian artist. Spoken word byTobi Abiodun.
Thursday 14th- Gloria Ibru followed by Dede performing with Baba Ani and the Launch of Bature Shakara Beer.
Friday 15th Seun Olota, Ed Keazor AfroJazz Collectives, Skata Vibration, Edaoto, Oyemi, DJ Kiss. Saturday 16th – Afowoslide + Abinibi Groovy band, The Lagos Thugs and a Special Ekoelectro felabration rave which starts from 10pm.
Sunday 17th – Bodun ( original Fela Band member), Bita Kola + Showboy (original Fela band member), Femi Slide & Kola Ogunkoya ( The Gbedu Master).
All event starts at 3pm daily.