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My Family’s Greatest Enemies are Yoruba People – Femi Kuti

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, made a bold statement during the 2024 Felabration Festival in Lagos, revealing that some of his family’s most significant adversaries come from their own Yoruba ethnic group. While addressing the audience at the annual event honouring his father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Femi named former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late business…

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They Predicted 12 of Us Would Die in My Family – Femi Kuti

Grammy-nominated afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has recounted how some people predicted that 12 of his family members would die in short intervals after the deaths of his father, late afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his sister, Shola Kuti, and a cousin at a stretch. He said that period was particularly difficult for him because many were…

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Being Fela’s Child Made School Depressing For Me – Femi Kuti

Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician, Femi Kuti, has revealed that school was “depressing” for him for being the son of the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The multi-instrumentalist said some teachers and fellow students attempted to bully and shame him over his father’s excesses but he refused to be bullied. He disclosed this in an interview with…

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Why My Brother, Femi’s Ex-Wife Divorced Him – Yeni Kuti

Yeni Kuti, popular media personality and elder sister of Grammy-nominated afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has revealed why the singer’s ex-wife, Funke, left the singer. She said Funke walked out of the marriage because of “communication breakdown.” She disclosed this in a chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. Yeni said Funke regretted her action as she…

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How Being Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Son Toughened Me — Femi Kuti

Femi Kuti, Nigerian afrobeat legend and son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, pioneer of the music genre, has revealed how he always got into fights from a young age due to his family background. The world-acclaimed saxophonist revealed this during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on his talk show #withchude. The singer spoke about…

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Femi Kuti & Asa Deliver Spectacular Collab In Honour of Fela | Watch Video

Legendary Afrobeat singer, Femi Anikulapo Kuti was joined by prolific French-Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa to deliver a mind-blowing performance on stage. In the spirit of Felabration, a celebration of the legacy of Afrobeat Pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, whose 2022 edition was conducted from October 10th to 16th, at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Fela’s eldest…