1962

Fela and Remi’s first son, Olufela Olufemi (Femi), is born. At London’s Royal Festival Hall, Koola Lobitos perform in an African Freedom Day concert. The event celebrates the independence movement in Africa: in 1957 Ghana had become the first black African state to win independence from Britain and Nigeria followed in 1960. In December, Fela graduates from Trinity College of Music.

1962