The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday, October 15 unveiled the statue of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, to celebrate his 79th posthumous birthday. The statue called,  the Liberation Statue is mounted at Allen Avenue Roundabout, Ikeja.

"On this day, October 15th, which would have been Fela’s 79th birthday, we celebrate Fela Anikulapo Kuti with the unveiling of the Liberation Statue at the Allen Avenue Roundabout, Ikeja," the governor Twitter page stated.