Ogun State government, in
partnership with the Federal Government has officially converted the family
house of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital
into a museum.
The Minister of information, culture
and tourism, Lai Mohammed, who arrived the family house located in Abeokuta
with Governor Ibikunle Amosun named the house ‘Heritage Museum.’
The family house, which had been
abandoned for long was wearing a new look yesterday due to the commencement of
the renovation of the dilapidated twin-building.
While speaking with newsmen, the
Minister, lauded the initiative with a pledge to partner the state government
in completing the project.
He said the restoration and
preservation of the family house was more symbolic at a time when the 20th
anniversary of Fela’s death is being celebrated, adding that the project will
be a model and inspiration to youths.
Governor Amosun while speaking
promised to deliver the project soonest, noting that Fela’s family was one of
the giants that laid the foundation of a greater Ogun State, while promising to
construct museum for other industrious sons and daughters of the state to
preserve their heritage.
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