Sahr Ngaujah News

Rebellious Fela Resounds with Exotic Joy

by Don Grigware — December 17, 2011

'Original: No Artificiality' intones in song Sahr Ngaujah as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and human rights activist (1938-1997).

Photo Flash: Sahr Ngaujah, et al. Celebrate FELA!'s LA Opening

by Nicole Rosky — December 15, 2011

'Fela!,' the 2010 Best Musical Tony Award-nominated musical, opened last night, December 14th, at 8 p.

BWW Reviews: FELA! Will Occupy Your Heart - Playing now thru Dec. 11th at SF's Curran Theatre

by Linda Hodges — November 17, 2011

In the 70's, Nigeria rose up and struck a new chord for justice with Afrobeat founder and political activist, Fela, as their controversial leader.

BWW Interviews: Sahr Ngaujah talks about bringing FELA! to Toronto

by Mark Andrew Lawrence — October 25, 2011

Tony nominated for his performance in FELA! Sahr Ngaujah stars in the touring production, which will play at the Canon Theatre October 25 to November 6.

Sahr Ngaujah On Board for US Tour of FELA!

by Nicole Rosky — August 22, 2011

With 11 Tony ® Award nominations including Best Musical and Best Director of a Musical & Best Choreography for Bill T.

FELA! Cast to Perform for Prince of Wales Today

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2011

The cast of Tony Award-winning musical FELA!, which is coming to London's Sadler's Wells from 20 July - 28 August, has been invited to perform at a reception formembers of Britain's West African-origin community at St James's Palace.

FELA! Cast to Perform for Prince of Wales, July 20

by Lauren Wolman — July 7, 2011

The cast of Tony Award-winning musical FELA!, which is coming to London's Sadler's Wells from 20 July - 28 August, has been invited to perform at a reception formembers of Britain's West African-origin community at St James's Palace.

FELA! et al. Set for Sadler's Wells Autumn 2011 Season

by Caryn Robbins — May 17, 2011

Sadler's Wells announces its Autumn 2011 Season.

Beyonce's New Album '4' is FELA! Inspired

by Jessica Lewis — May 12, 2011

Now gracing the cover of the latest Billboard Magazine, Beyonce reveals that her upcoming ablum, entitled 4, is largely inspired by the late Fela Kuti - subject of last season's Broadway hit Fela! produced by her husband Jay-Z.

FELA! Makes Historic Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2011

FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway's highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T.

OLIVIERS 2011: LEGALLY BLONDE And AFTER THE DANCE Big Winners!

by Carrie Dunn — March 13, 2011

Check here to see if your favourites have picked up the prizes!

OLIVIERS 2011: Our Writer's Predictions For Tonight's Award-Winners!

by Carrie Dunn — March 13, 2011

Our writer's tip for the trophy-winners tonight!

OLIVIERS 2011: Awards Tonight! LOVE NEVER DIES and AFTER THE DANCE Lead Nominations

by BWW — March 13, 2011

The Laurence Olivier Awards - the most prestigious awards in London's Theatreland - will be held this year in a revamped ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 13 March.

FELA! Makes Historic Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria 4/20-25

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 28, 2011

FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway's highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T.

Beyonce Causes Controversy with FELA! Inspired Photos

by Nicole Rosky — February 24, 2011

Music superstar Beyonce recenlty participated in a photo shoot with L'Officiel Paris in which she channeled Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- on whom the recent Broadway musical was based.

It's GRAMMY Day! Who Will Win Best Musical Show Album?

by Robert Diamond — February 13, 2011

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb.

SOLT Announces Plans For Revitalisation of The Olivier Awards

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 7, 2011

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) today announced plans for the revitalisation of the Olivier Awards, theatre's most prestigious prize.

2011 Olivier Award Nominations Announced; LOVE NEVER DIES and AFTER THE DANCE Lead

by Robert Diamond — February 7, 2011

The Laurence Olivier Awards - the most prestigious awards in London's Theatreland - will be held this year in a revamped ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 13 March.

OLIVIER AWARDS Nominations Announced - LIVE!

by Carrie Dunn — February 7, 2011

The nominations for this year's awards are being announced this morning - follow all the news with us!

National Theatre Live Presents FELA!, Broadcast At La Mirada 1/21

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2011

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fourth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, the musical sensation and Tony nominee for Best Musical, FELA!