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The older generation did NOT love Fela they thought of him as "weed" smoker and all the stigmas attached to smoking weed. His having many wives and his own religion did not help his case with the orthodox christian adults then.

Yeah, 27 or so wives may have been a bit excessive. :D

It was a reflection of the stupidity of the society to respect only married women so to ensure his women were respected he married them all. excessive yes, but he always did things to make o political statement.

But he did have his reasons.

But we all know he is a Legend.