Saint Augustine of Hippo(354-430A.D), an Algerian has been described as the greatest thinker to have come out of Africa

Whereas Fela Anikulapo-Kut, a Nigerian,i has been described as the greatest Musician to have come out of Africa.

One of the names given to Fela by his Fans is Augustine because of his protuding head.In Yoruba Language a protuding head is known as OGO anglicised to AUGUR and so the name AUGUSTINE.

Fela was born in 1938 the year the Augustinian monks came to settle in Nigeria precisely in Jos where you have the Augustinian Seminary and the Augustinian Monastery.

Saint Augustine and Fela Anikulapo=Kuti both been described as Womanisers and Philosophers

Saint Augustine wasa Priest and Fela a self confessed Chief Priest.

Saint Augustines Mother has been described as the Patron Saint of Mothers

and Felas Mother has described as an Icon of the Struggle of Nigerian Women and the Mother of Africa.

Saint Augustine and Fela both died in the month of August

Saint Augustine died on August 28,77 days before his birthday

Fela died on August 2, 74 days before his birthday

Fela is almost being venerate as a Saint by the silent millions he fought for and sang about.