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Lemi Ghariokwu: The Genesis of Art In Afrobeat, Pan Africanism & Fela Kuti
On this special episode of the For Da Culture Podcast, Oba Lurge sits down with the iconic Nigerian visual artist Lemi Ghariokwu, best known as the creative genius behind many of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s legendary album covers.The conversation opens with Lemi sharing his early beginnings as an artist, tracing the spark of his creativity back to Lagos in the 1970s. He recalls being a curious young man fascinated with colours, street life, and political expression, and how those elements shaped his unique style.The dialogue dives deep into his relationship with Fela Kuti. Lemi explains how meeting Fela was more than just an artistic collaboration it was a divine connection in freedom, rebellion, art and cultural pride. He reveals how he studied metaphysics under Fela’s guidance, learning to see the world beyond the physical, and how that influenced the way he visualised concepts on canvas.Together, Oba Lurge and Lemi explore the power of album art in shaping cultural memory. Lemi details the creative process behind some of Fela’s most iconic covers, explaining the symbolism, political satire, and storytelling embedded in each illustration. He emphasised that the covers were never just decoration, they were visual manifestos that carried Fela’s revolutionary message.Throughout the episode, Oba Lurge draws connections between art, music, and resistance, highlighting how Lemi’s work immortalized Fela’s legacy and set a blueprint for Afrocentric design worldwide.
31 May 2025
T Ben Vox Talks Life, Music & Art
Oba Lurge interviews T Ben Vox, who discusses his life, music, and art, revealing how his upbringing and cultural experiences shaped his creative journey.
2 May 2025
Legendary DJ Teckzilla - Beats, Code & Culture
DJ Teckzilla recounts his evolution as a DJ and producer, explaining how coding skills shaped his unique beat-making approach and collaborations with Modenine and Str8butter in this interview with Oba Lurge.
9 Mar 2025
Vynchie, The Journey, Tesh Carter & Having Stage Fright
Oba Lurge interviews Vynchie, a rising producer, about his musical journey, his work with Tesh Carter, and overcoming stage fright as a performer.
1 Jan 2025
MTV Base & BET Music Programmer Ejino Talks About The Rule Of Content Curation & Best Practices
Music programmer Ejino discusses content curation and best practices with Oba Lurge, revealing insights into shaping the musical landscape in this interview.
16 Aug 2023
S1E1 Dj Damifresh - Michael Jackson, Grammy's & The Importance Of Community Building For Creatives
DJ Damifresh explores Michael Jackson's legacy, the Grammys, and community building for creatives in a discussion about the music business, offering listeners inspiration and information in this interview.
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