Fela bled for Nigeria—literally. He carried scars on his back from police and soldier beatings meant to silence him for speaking against the government. His ho

Fela bled for Nigeria—literally. He carried scars on his back from police and soldier beatings meant to silence him for speaking against the government. His houses and estate were set ablaze. His land was seized by the government and never returned. His mother was thrown off a building by soldiers. Yet, the very people he fought for chose to focus on his vices and mocked him for them. I’m glad he finally got this award.