This October, Hull joins cities around the world in celebrating Felabration, the annual global festival honouring the life, music, and legacy of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.
Now in its 25th year, Felabration 2025 will take place across key city venues as part of Black History Month, presented by The Gidi Vibes™ and Morpheus Multimedia in partnership with Hull Museums and PQ Event Space. The theme for this year’s edition — “Shakara: Bold Expressions of Afrobeat” — celebrates the energy, activism, and artistic influence that continue to shape African and global music today.
Programme
The Underground Spiritual Game Exhibition
Wilberforce House Museum: 1 October – 2 November 2025
Panels & Workshops
Ferens Art Gallery: 18 October 2025 (afternoon)
Sauti Sessions Block Party
PQ Event Space: 18 October 2025 (evening)
Felabration in Hull offers a chance to engage with Fela Kuti’s legacy through art, conversation, and community celebration. It also reflects Hull’s commitment to inclusion and creativity. Taking place in venues like Wilberforce House and Ferens Art Gallery, the festival bridges cultures and generations, contributing to the city’s ongoing journey as a Music City — a place where diverse stories and sounds find common ground.
Read more at www.morpheusmultimedia.net/shakara
