Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) met with Femi Kuti, Afrobeat maestro in Lagos on Wednesday. The meeting came in the midst of allegations that Obi’s supporters threatened to burn down Kuti’s New Afrika Shrine. Obi, visited Kuti in the company of Charly Boy, veteran’s singer and […]
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The 63rd edition of the Grammy Awards is billed to hold on March 14.The ceremony will see musicians around the world honoured in various categories. Nigeria is not left out as well, Burna Boy‘s Twice as tall was nominated for the Best World Music Album. As the award ceremony edges […]
Afrobeat singer, Made Kuti has stated that just like the genre pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti who’s his grandfather, music is his weapon. Speaking with Guardian Life, Made explained that he’s someone who grew up seeing the dysfunctionality of the Nigerian system, hence his commitment to right the wrongs. He further said […]
Singer, Made Kuti, who is a grand son to Fela Anikulapo Kuti has said that the Afro-beats pioneer, wasn’t a prophet as he was widely called by people. Made said this on a video he posted on Instagram while he was speaking on his recently released joint album titled Legacy with […]
Nigerian afro-beat legend, Femi Kuti, and his son Made have released a joint album titled Legacy. The music project consists of two albums, Stop the hate by Femi and For(e)ward by Made. The albums was released under Partisan Records, home to Fela’s catalog and it also notable for simulating the […]
Popular singer and activist, Femi Kuti has revealed that he needed a son as his first child due to his family legacy. In an interview with Punch, where Kuti talked about his fatherhood, the Afrobeats superstar said he’s not different to the culture and tradition of his family. According to […]
Afrobeat superstar, Femi Kuti, and his son Made were guests of Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds last Sunday. In this absolutely rare appearance, father and son spoke about their musical career and how the Anikulapo-Kuti legacy affects their everyday life. Excerpts… We are already having a good time […]
Popular singer and activist, Femi Kuti has opened up on his childhood experience as Afro-beat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti‘s son. Speaking with OAP Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV, Femi said he had complete freedom that was questionable. According to him, the liberty he had as a child afforded him the privilege […]
Legendary Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti, alongside his son, Made, have announced plans to release a joint album, Legacy+, on February 5 2021. Legacy+ will be a two-sided album, with one side featuring Femi’s project, Stop the Hate and the other, Made’s For(e)ward album. Leading up to the February release, the […]
Afrobeat icon and activist, Femi Kuti has revealed that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, once approached him to join the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In a post on his social media pages, Kuti said he turned him down, as he doesn’t want to associate himself with any political party that […]