{"product_id":"felasophy-rhythm-rebellion-the-benedict-enigwana-9798243251365","title":"FELASOPHY Rhythm, Rebellion \u0026 the Politics of Afrobeat: How Fela Kuti's music shaped protest, Pan-African thought, and modern sound","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat if a groove could spark a revolution?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if one man's horn could rewire how a continent thinks about power, music, and freedom?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelasophy: Rhythm, Rebellion \u0026amp; the Politics of Afrobeat\u003c\/b\u003e is a lively, sharp-minded exploration of Fela Kuti's music as both sonic innovation and political weapon. Tracing the birth of Afrobeat from Lagos club circuits to global stages of protest, this book unpacks how polyrhythms, call-and-response, and blistering horns carried messages of dissent, Pan-African thought, and cultural self-determination-and how that legacy still pulses through today's soundscape.\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear, accessible breakdown of Afrobeat's musical logic and political language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContextual portraits of Fela as artist-activist and the movements that shaped him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA readable map of Afrobeat's influence on modern protest music, hip-hop, electronic scenes, and global Pan-African conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhy read this book? Because it makes you listen differently. You'll gain historical perspective, sharpen your ear for how music negotiates power, and feel the emotional spine of resistance that moves people to dance-and to act. Whether you're a music lover, student of politics, or curious reader, this is a compact guide to one of the 20th century's most daring cultural revolutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn up the volume on history-buy the book or read a sample now and let the rhythm start the conversation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Benedict Enigwana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243251365\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Benedict Enigwana","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517091361023,"sku":"9798243251365","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_357fcfd7-30ed-48c5-a29a-1c84e9325346.jpg?v=1778729840","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/felasophy-rhythm-rebellion-the-benedict-enigwana-9798243251365","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}