Adonis vs Fela Kuti
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Compare the life timelines of Adonis (1930–present) and Fela Kuti (1938–1997) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 59 years, from 1938 to 1997.
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Adonis (1930–present)
- — Born in Al Qassabin, Syria Verified
- — Adopted the pen name Adonis Verified
- — Graduated in philosophy from Damascus University Verified
- — Imprisoned in Syria for membership of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party Verified
- — Moved to Beirut and later took Lebanese citizenship Verified
- — Co-founded the poetry journal Shi'r with Yusuf al-Khal Verified
- — Founded the journal Mawaqif Verified
- — Completed a doctorate at Saint Joseph University in Beirut Verified
- — Settled in Paris Verified
- — Awarded the Goethe Prize of the city of Frankfurt Verified
Fela Kuti (1938–1997)
- — Born in Abeokuta, Nigeria Verified
- — Studied at Trinity College of Music in London Verified
- — Formed the band Koola Lobitos Verified
- — Trip to the United States and exposure to Black Power Verified
- — Established the Kalakuta Republic commune Verified
- — Kalakuta Republic raided and burned by soldiers Verified
- — Married 27 women in a single ceremony Verified
- — Imprisoned on currency charges Verified
- — Died in Lagos Verified