Kalakuta Republic
concept
3 mentions
1 recordings
first heard Feb 2026
last heard 12 Feb
↑3 vs the 12 months before
Self‑declared independent zone around Fela’s compound
Trend
Peak in the week of 6 Feb — 3 mentions across 1 series.
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newest first · ▶ plays the momentTerry GrossFresh Air · Fela Kuti and the music of political resistance · 15:45 · 12 Feb
…A government-free zone where people smoke marijuana even though there's like a steep penalty if you're caught.…
Terry GrossFresh Air · Fela Kuti and the music of political resistance · 15:38 · 12 Feb
…And by calling it the Calakuta Republic, it's basically...…
Terry GrossFresh Air · Fela Kuti and the music of political resistance · 15:29 · 12 Feb
…And he creates what he calls the Calakuta Republic, which includes his compound.…
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