A piece of music history, reworked for the BOBBYJOSEPH® wardrobe. This commemorative T-shirt takes its inspiration from Fela Kuti and Egypt 80’s November 15, 1986 performance at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles,reinterpreting the original concert poster through a distinctly BOBBYJOSEPH® lens.
The front features Fela’s name rendered with West African cowry shells and typography. On the reverse, original concert details and lettering are reworked with a subtle nod to the iconic LA monogram.
The vintage-inspired printing gives the graphics the character of a well-worn concert shirt from 1986. Intentional crackling and distressed details create the look and feel of an original, while the heavyweight BOBBYJOSEPH® oversized box-fit silhouette brings a fresh proportion to the design. It’s an archival reference with the substance of a shirt made to be worn now.
Released in recognition of Fela’s 2026 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this is a fitting tribute to an artist whose influence continues to reach far beyond music. A commemorative piece for Fela admirers, collectors of great concert graphics, and anyone who appreciates a T-shirt with a story worth telling.
Shirt Details
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Oversized box fit with dropped shoulders
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Shorter body length
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Heavyweight 7.1 oz, 16-singles, 100% combed cotton
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Wide neck ribbing with double-needle stitching
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Shoulder-to-shoulder neck taping
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Double-needle hems
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Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage
Size Chart
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SM — Body Width: 20-1/2" | Body Length: 26-1/4"
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MD — Body Width: 22" | Body Length: 27-1/4"
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LG — Body Width: 23-1/2" | Body Length: 28-1/4"
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XL — Body Width: 25" | Body Length: 29-1/4"
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2X — Body Width: 26-3/4" | Body Length: 30-1/4"
(All measurements are in inches. Width measured across chest; length measured from highest point of shoulder to hem.)
