Jay-Z x Fela. Jay-Z, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith present the Broadway musical “Fela!”. The trio are signed as producers for the show which is about Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. According to the New York Times, there are no widely known stars in the cast, which makes the involvement of Jay-Z and the Smiths even more of a boon for marketing purposes.

No estimates on how much the stars invested in the project but last summer the show made its world premiere off-Broadway to sold out crowds so most likely Jay-Z and the Smiths will see a large return in investment.

The three stars will make a red carpet appearance at the show’s opening night at the Eugene O’Neill Theater next Monday, Nov. 23, a publicist for the production said. Check out a preview of what to expect from the Broadway musical by pressing play.

Questlove describes the broadway musical in a statement during last years showing as;

“its uncut. its true to the vision. its amazing! there is no option. i expect death to be the only reason why you did NOT see this production”