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Jay-Z, Will and Jada Team Up As Producers For 'Fela'


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Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have signed on as producers of the new Broadway musical 'Fela!' According to the New York Times, all three will attend the show's opening night at the Eugene O'Neill Theater on Monday, November 23rd.

Created by the Tony Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones, 'Fela!' chronicles the life of Afrobeat superstar Fela Anikulapo Kuti whose classic recordings include 'Live!' and 'Confusion'. Jay-Z and the Smiths' artistic involvement in the production will like be minimal since the show is already in previews and received critical acclaim for its Off-Broadway run.

'Fela!' also marks the first time that the three celebs have worked together. Their names already are marked on the marquee as presenters.

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Thank you all very much,for loving Nigeria's legendary fela anikulapo kuti,am sooooo proud,fela lives on,naija 4 life.am so proud to be a nigerian.

 

I saw the show 2.5 weeks ago. It was AMAZING! Not sure what else Will, Jada and Jay could do to spark it up more.

 

Is it me or does Jaden look very butch in that shot!!! Something about that chick has always made me raise an eyebrow!!! Can we say bi!!

 

Oh Gawd! Does this mean that Beyonce will star in it?

 

Just saw this play last weekend it was beautiful, I laughed, I cried, I spent about $100.00 at the concession stand buying a book, a tshirt, and a drink, but it was all worth it. I recommend this show to anyone

 

I have had the opportunity to attend a concert in Chicago in the early 90's and I will have to say that I have never experience a live performance such as the one Fela gave. My favorite song is Sombie

 

I love Fela Kuti...i think that this will be a great play on broadway....people will be movd to dance by the music...Fela was a genius! His music lives forever..."when you call a woman african woman..she go say..she go saayy...she go say I be lady oh"


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