Welcome to the MWEB Africa Blog Miriam Makeba was Like Fela Kuti, Says NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday joined the world to mourn the death of the foremost African music icon, Miriam Makeba. NLC in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Mr. John Odah, likened Makeba to Nigeria’s own Fela Anikulapo Kuti who through their music crusaded for the liberation of the downtrodden by oppressive governments. Posted : 2008-11-11