Ecobank Nigeria has said it’s not ashamed to promote African heritage by hosting the three-month Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition, which commenced on October 12, 2025, and to close on December 28, 2025.
This event, which celebrates the life, music, activism, and enduring influence of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is taking place at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Victoria Island in Lagos.
At the opening ceremony, the Head of SME at Ecobank Nigeria, Ms Omoboye Edu, said the exhibition reflects the lender’s belief in the transformative power of art and culture to inspire change across Africa.
“Hosting Afrobeat Rebellion at EPAC aligns with our mission to showcase the continent’s creative energy. We are proud to celebrate Fela’s legacy and the vibrant spirit of Afrobeat in a space that inspires dialogue, imagination, and progress,” she said.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the chief executive of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mrs Bukola Agbaminoja, praised Ecobank for its unwavering support of Nigeria’s creative industry.
“By hosting this exhibition, Ecobank reaffirms its belief in the power of art and culture to drive economic development. The bank understands that creativity is not just an expression of identity; it’s a force that can reshape communities, build industries, and spark innovation,” he said.
On his part, the Consul General of France in Nigeria, Mr Laurent Favier, described Afrobeat Rebellion as an inspiring blend of cultural diplomacy and artistic reclamation, praising Ecobank and its partners for championing the project.
“Supporting this exhibition in Lagos reflects our belief that culture is a bridge between nations. It builds on the success of the earlier Paris edition, celebrating Franco-Nigerian collaboration and honouring Fela’s enduring legacy,” he noted.
Open to the public, Afrobeat Rebellion invites visitors to experience Fela’s legacy not only as a musician but as a symbol of courage, creativity, and social change — reinforcing Ecobank’s belief that when art is empowered, society is transformed.
During the period of the exhibition, there would be the Talks — a thought-leadership series featuring Yeni Kuti, Prof. Oyeronke Oyewumi, Falana, Ade Bantu, Minna Salami, and Kadaria Ahmed — and Kalakuta Cinema, a film series curated by S16 Collective, showcasing films like Music is a Weapon, Mami Wata, Timbuktu, and Finding Fela.