Kalakuta Republic Museum
Kalakuta Republic Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Ose O
Lagos, Nigeria1 contribution
Nov 2020 • Friends
BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE. I couldn't even start the tour of the museum. Everyone from the security man to the tour guide were rude as hell. When we arrived, we asked if we could go park the car inside. The security wasted our time just to tell us that there were guests from France inside. This had nothing to do with it if we could go in or not. After going we tried to get some more information about the entrance into the museum, the security continued talking about the 'french ambassador'. We were told to go upstairs and inquire at the bar about the tour. On getting to the bar, the tour guide continued the rudeness. He told us to follow him back downstairs where the tour was supposed to be. He was extremely rude. Giving us excuses about his poor service. Telling us that he has been working all day and that we should not give him headache when we complained about how poor the service was. That whatever the security did has nothing to do with him. That we should go if we didn't want. He said we should 'waka dey go'
PS. There was no french ambassador
PS. There was no french ambassador
Written November 14, 2020
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KabeteLane
Nairobi, Kenya6 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Fela's work was a huge part of my coming of age experience as a college student at Howard University in Washington, DC. We couldn't get enough of his Afrobeat sound so a tour of his home was high on my list of must-sees while I was in Lagos for the week. Fela is actually buried on the property. There have been a few revisions to the exterior of the home which makes it stands out on the block. However, the tour itself fell rather flat for me. The single most interesting aspect of the 4-floor tour of the home is Fela's room. The remaining areas are disappointing. It's as if there's not enough material to fill the entire space. There are photos posted along the walls and political cut outs from newspapers line one room. I think what made it even more disappointing is that our tour "guide" couldn't even answer some of the most basic questions like: how long or when did he live in the home or what were the other rooms use for. The air conditioning also did not work which made it an extremely hot tour. They also refused to turn on the electricity. There was a cafe and a few items for sale but they did not accept credit cards and the cafe was not serving food. I hear that one night a week they have open mic or live music on the rooftop so perhaps that is a better time to go.
Written April 7, 2017
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kattak77
London, UK67 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
Amazing new museum dedicated to the legend that is Fela Anikulapo Kuti. It has a wide range of original and contemporary exhibits and the manager Tunde is very helpful and will offer a tour. Toilets and cafe onsite, gift shop and hotel rooms in development. Also check out their Sunday afternoon BBQ. Seun's band rehearses here each Wednesday afternoon, come see the action for free. There is currently no entrance fee, until it is completely finished. Abami Eda is buried here and the force is strong here! Kalakuta is well worth a visit and is located within Ikeja.
Written March 7, 2015
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kay8de
Belfast, UK4 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Late Fela is a song writer / Singer which was very popular in 50's 60's70's 80's and also 90's which release many Album for the Enjoyment of many African with Vision of what is really the problem of Africa as a Nation and Nigeria In particular
Written September 3, 2014
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Ellacious
Lagos, Nigeria33 contributions
May 2013
Popularly known as the Shrine where Fela's son named Femi plays some if his afro music and some of the late father's. the setting is Local Nigerian and if you want to experience downtown Lagos, then put it on your list of place to visit. Try going with a local. Environment if free but can be hot and if u dont smoke then dont visit here. the local dancers are nice to watch
Written June 3, 2013
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Mary E
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
It's a great experience to step foot into the home of a legend. Fela's gravestone is outside and there are many many photos. The highlight is getting to see the room where the legend slept.
Like many things in Nigeria, entrance fee seemed to be a matter of chance. We paid 500 Naira per person and we're the only people there. If we werent starving we would have stayed for a drink on the roof where they were playing music... but not Fela's music.
Like many things in Nigeria, entrance fee seemed to be a matter of chance. We paid 500 Naira per person and we're the only people there. If we werent starving we would have stayed for a drink on the roof where they were playing music... but not Fela's music.
Written December 31, 2016
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Jahshoeuh
Chicago, IL115 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
Man, I wanted to like this place so badly. But it was ultimately an underwhelming experience. You would imagine that a museum dedicated to a musician would at minimum have that musician's music playing on a sound system, if not some video as well. No such luck. What you are treated to is a bunch of unmarked family photos, some of Fela's old instruments, his closet full of slick threads, and the real draw, his gravesite in the front of the building. This place has a lot of potential...maybe with some more time (I understand it has only been there for a few years now), it will mature.
Written February 10, 2016
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Umuderim
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
May 2013 • Family
Kalakuta Republic is an amazing place to visit. It symbolic reminder of the life of the owner, Fela is a lesson worthy of preserving for generations to come. Fela represented the vision and aspirations of every oppressed person in Africa and Nigeria.
Written September 4, 2013
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Just Joyce
146 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
First, I didn't even know of a Fela museum neither did I realize TripAdvisor is seeking such an exorbant amount while the actual museum only charges $2 USD Per person for a guided tour in English.
Second, the museum is his home. The items are kept in tack from his clothing to music equipment to his writings and manifesto.
Third, I learned so much including the activities surrounding his mother's death, her activism, his first wife and beaucoup about his children.
Lastly,they could really beef up the gift shop. I know I'll return to pick up gifts for friends before leaving but there is a rooftop restaurant and free parking.
No plastic slippers allowed in the rooftop restaurant so dress up or wear tennis shoes. No Rubber Flip flops.
Second, the museum is his home. The items are kept in tack from his clothing to music equipment to his writings and manifesto.
Third, I learned so much including the activities surrounding his mother's death, her activism, his first wife and beaucoup about his children.
Lastly,they could really beef up the gift shop. I know I'll return to pick up gifts for friends before leaving but there is a rooftop restaurant and free parking.
No plastic slippers allowed in the rooftop restaurant so dress up or wear tennis shoes. No Rubber Flip flops.
Written December 14, 2021
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Georgios R
Maputo, Mozambique13 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Amazing small but authentic place with plenty interest and polite people working there. Shop has fair prices
Written October 2, 2018
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