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Fela Kuti, a musician and Afro Beat pioneer, once married 27 women in one day.

Fela Kuti did indeed marry 27 women in one day, as supported by multiple sources. This marriage took place on February 20, 1978, in Lagos, and was a traditional Yoruba ceremony. The sources confirm this event without contradiction.

May 26, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed

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Fela Kuti once married 27 women in one day.
Multiple reputable sources, including Wikipedia, confirm that Fela Kuti married 27 women on February 20, 1978. This is supported by additional articles which describe the event and its context, such as the protection and welfare of his female band members post-attack on his commune.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 100
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 95
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 95
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm Fela Kuti's marriage to 27 women in 1978.

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