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Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see Femi Kuti and his ensemble, The Positive Force, as they bring an electrifying celebration of Africa to the UK.
Family picture from left to right, me sitting on Fela's lap my younger sister Sola sitting on Fela's Mother's lap my elder sister Yeni sitting on my Mother's..
Femi Kuti
Nigerian musician and singer-songwriter
Femi Kuti | |
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Kuti performing on 10 November 2008 | |
Birth name | Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti |
Born | (1962-06-16) 16 June 1962 (age 62)[1] London, England |
Origin | Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Genres | Afrobeat, jazz, Funk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, vocals, trumpet, keyboards |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | BMG[2] |
Website | www.femikuti.com |
Musical artist
Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (born 16 June 1962), popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician born in London and raised in Lagos.
He is the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and a grandchild of political campaigner, women's rights activist and traditional aristocratFunmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
Femi Kuti began his musical career playing in his father's band, Egypt 80.
In 1986, Femi started his own band, Positive Force, establishing himself as an artist indep