Dancer and singer, Korra Obidi has once again set the internet ablaze; this time with a bold, head-turning tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The dancer-singer paid a visit to the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, where she performed an energetic routine directly at Fela’s gravesite, declaring it her own version of honouring the legend.
A Tribute in Motion
The moment — captured and posted across her social media platforms — showed Korra dancing passionately, even breaking into twerking at the graveside. According to her, the performance was intentional, symbolic, and very much in the spirit of the man she was honouring.
In her words:
“Fela loved women who could move. This is my homage. I came to shake my ny@sh for Baba.”
To many, this was classic Korra — fearless, expressive, and unapologetically provocative.
Seun Kuti’s Nod of Approval
Adding fuel to the conversation, reports claim Fela’s son, Seun Kuti, was present during the tribute and appeared supportive of the gesture. His calm acceptance only intensified the debate, with some arguing that if Fela’s own blood approved, then the act could hardly be considered offensive.
A Divided Audience: Celebration or Disrespect?
The viral video quickly polarised viewers.
On one side were supporters who saw Korra’s dance as a fitting, free-spirited homage — the kind of rebellious, sensual expression Fela often celebrated in his music and lifestyle.
On the other side were angry critics who labelled the performance “disrespectful,” insisting that twerking at a grave violates cultural norms and the sanctity of the dead.
Comments like “Respect for legends no dey again?” captured the sentiments of those who felt the act crossed a line.
The Bigger Conversation
Beyond the initial shock and applause, Korra’s tribute has opened a wider debate about how modern artists honour cultural icons.
Where do we draw the line between artistic expression and cultural desecration?
Is intention enough, or must homage always follow tradition?
And does Fela — a man who lived loudly, freely, and often controversially — demand a different kind of remembrance?
For now, one thing is clear:
Korra Obidi didn’t just dance at Fela’s grave — she kicked off a conversation that Nigeria won’t be forgetting anytime soon.
