Today, August 2, 2018, makes it 21 years since Nigeria and music enthusiasts around the world lost one of the greatest and fearless men that ever came out of Africa.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti who was the pioneer of Afrobeat genre of music was famous for boldly speaking about injustice and antagonising the bad leadership in different political regimes in Nigeria with his music.

Fela who lived life on his own terms is fondly remembered today by family, music lovers and fans.

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Born into a well-to-do family who sent him to England to study medicine in 1958, he chose instead to enrol at the Trinity College of Music.

After returning to Nigeria in the late 60s, he created Afrobeat, blending African rhythms with jazz and funk.

In loving memory of the great Fela, his children, Femi, Yeni and Seun Kuti shared photos of their late father on their individual Instagram handles.

Fela’s eldest daughter, Yeni wrote “This day 21 years ago, we lost our father. A father to all! Continue to Rest In Peace Fela! Sun Re!”

Femi Kuti wrote “1997, I shall never forget. We ❤️ you “Fela” always on my mind.”

Seun Kuti wrote “Thanks for all the sacrifices Baba Mi. 21 years on and I am on playing my part. Rest in power.

“Do it for the blood that was spilt. For all the pain endured. I love you, men!!”

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See more tweets of people celebrating him on social media.

Do You Know That Fela Kuti was arrested on over 200 different occasions, including his longest stint of 20 months after his arrest in 1984. ? And he remains the most persecuted music artist ever #AfrobeatParty2018 pic.twitter.com/hk5EdlZgMH

— Ewa Agoyin (@SireHabbiibb) August 2, 2018

21 years ago today, we lost an icon, a legend and a man who dedicated his life and resources to fight for freedom and justice. You’re not dead cos you still live in our hearts. Rest in peace Fela Kuti. ✊ pic.twitter.com/H3aW4xoPvT

— Tmorin Concepts Ltd. (@TMCinteriors) August 2, 2018

I want to write about Fela Kuti but so confused. Dont know where to start, dont know where to end it.

The magnanimous spirit of Fela lives on.
His flesh is dead, but humans are spirit.

Anikulapo – A man who ha death in his pouch
Kuti – The man that never die.

Live ON!

— Entadaplace (@entadaplace) August 2, 2018

The 1 and only chief priest of Africa. Fela Kuti pic.twitter.com/MHsk7JvFdO

— Àbuzzy (@itsabuzzy) August 2, 2018

Fela Kuti died on this day, 2nd August 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria, aged 58.
Musician, songwriter & singer.
Born 15th October 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Pioneer of Afrobeat music.
“Pansa Pansa” (1978): pic.twitter.com/NlKz9tuwQt

— OMONIYI OWOBORODE™ (@hollarmide_) August 2, 2018

On this day, 2nd August 1997, an icon, a freedom fighter & the Afrobeat pioneer exited the earth.

The legendary Fela Kuti.
His legacy lives on! pic.twitter.com/5zPNsLRAwo

— ?Moremula? (@iamLuizDon) August 2, 2018

21 years ago today, we lost fela kuti, the greatest man in nigeria history, he’s a legend and a hero, he once said, with my music, i create change, i am using my music as a weapon, i would have say, you should rest In peace, but how can i say that when you are still alive #fela pic.twitter.com/DVoRnEpB4n

— funshographix (@funshographix) August 2, 2018

Who is your Fela kuti of today?
Me: @falzthebahdguy !

— Nigerian Lyricist ? (@yungnel) August 2, 2018

What a fine man He is. “Is” because He never died.

August 2nd, 1997.

Fela Kuti. pic.twitter.com/dvlmgMZXEP

— #AfricanLanguagesMatter (@kayceeprag) August 2, 2018

Fela’s lagacy lives on, he is a true activist who told us that UN @UN
Want to dash us animal sense in human right, who stood against corrupt Fulani caliphate and their stooges like obasanjo who are international criminalhttps://t.co/DS85z9EPjt

— David King Theofilus (@davidkingtheo) August 2, 2018

South Africa! We are paying Tribute to the King of AfroPop Fela Kuti at @Harem_sa Tomorrow! Turn up Like We DO????? pic.twitter.com/aNbY0Zj521

— A1 Media (@TheA1Media) August 2, 2018

August 2nd 1997……
21 years on….Fela Kuti lives on.

His musical influence and activism have continued to grow in the conscience of millions of his fans who are scattered all over the world.

Continue to Rest in Peace…Fela Anikulapo-Kuti pic.twitter.com/fNDOcPEQQo

— Felabration (@FelabrationNG) August 2, 2018

Fela Kuti died on this day, 2nd August 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria So for those who might be too young,Fela is a Nigerian singer songwriter, musician, activist, His musical influence have continued to grow in the conscience of millions of his fans who are scattered over the world.

— DINO MELAYE ??⭐️ (@officialphamous) August 2, 2018

Credit to guys like @wizkidayo for doing well to keep the Afrobeat legacy alive and burning… @felakuti hasnt been more immortalized in a better way… FELA KUTI lives on

— Trust the process (@TweezyTee_95) August 2, 2018

ICON

You live on forever ♥️
FELA KUTI pic.twitter.com/KGPnbqWM7S

— Fresh Prince (@iamwytunes) August 2, 2018

ON THIS DAY, 21 YEARS AGO, FẸLÁ KÚTÌ TRANSCENDED. WE POUR LIBATION IN HONOUR OF AN ENIGMATIC WARRIOR SPIRIT WHO GAVE ALL FOR JUSTICE AND TRUTH…ABÀMÌ Ẹ̀DÁ D’ÒRÌṢÀ… “FOR-EVER LIVES AFRIKA”#FelaLives #FelaKuti #AbamiEda #Anikulapo ✊? @RealSeunKuti @Afrobeat_World pic.twitter.com/zIhQiO4Ptn

— Egypt80BandFanPage (@Egypt80Band) August 1, 2018

the world needs a proper Fela Kuti biopic

— Marcus J. Moore (@MarcusJMoore) July 29, 2018

What is life, who is it for
Has it really become so dire?
What went wrong, did we forget
It’s Love we should desire. 21 years ago the world lost a father, a musician, an icon, a legend and the son of the soil. Fela Kuti thank you for the music ?????? #felakuti pic.twitter.com/B5bSEL7thY

— GHETTO KING (@ZakesBantwiniSA) August 2, 2018

“To be spiritual is not by praying and going to church. Spiritualism is the understanding of the universe so that it can be a better place to live in.” long live the spirit of Fela Kuti pic.twitter.com/b7XngJPjss

— Ke Motswana (@TeBooo_M) July 27, 2018

On this day, 2nd August 1997, we lost an icon, the voice of the voiceless.

It’s sad that 21 years after his death, everything Fela Kuti sang about Nigeria – Political oppression, poverty, suffering, Bad governance, bad roads, inadequate health infrastructure etc still exist. pic.twitter.com/dTFQA9Xmiu

— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) August 2, 2018