
A Day After Fela Inspired Beyoncé Scoops Billboard Millennium Award, Ladybrille Releases MI2 The Movie UK Launch Exclusive Interview FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ladybrille Magazine Public Relations pr@ladybrille.com Sacramento, CA (May 23rd, 2011)-- A day after Beyoncé, who cites Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer, Fela, as her inspiration for her latest album "4," received The Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Ladybrille Magazine releases Ladybrille-MI2 The Movie UK Launch Exclusive Interview. "I recorded more than 60 songs: everything I ever wanted to try, I just did it. I started off being inspired by Fela Kuti. I actually worked with the band from Fela! (the Broadway musical based on his life) for a couple of days ... what I learned most from Fela was artistic freedom: he just felt spirit," said Beyoncé in an interview to Billboard Magazine. "It is highly significant that a world music influencer like Beyoncé who wins such a significant award cites Fela as her key inspiration in her latest body of work," said Uduak Oduok, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ladybrille Magazine. "This speaks to the powerful influence of Nigerian music and musicians," added Oduok. "Our latest release of the Ladybrille-MI2 The Movie UK Launch Exclusive Interview, a day after the Billboard Awards, is to underscore this point and encourage the new generation of Nigerian and African musicians to work hard to leave the kind of legacy that Fela left for the world. We are very proud <b>...</b>
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