HURRAY! Femi Kuti Is 53 Today
The Afrobeat King, Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, is 53 years old today.
Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, born 16 June, 1962, popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician and the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
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Femi was born in London to Fela and Remi Kuti and grew up in Lagos. His mother soon left his father, taking Femi to live with her. In 1977, however, Femi chose to move in with his father.
Femi started playing the saxophone at age 15 and he eventually became a member of his father’s band.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career.
Femi has been nominated for a Grammy award four times in the world music category in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013 but has never won.
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On 19 December, 2014, a management deal between Chocolate City Music Group and Femi Kuti was reached. The news was announced via the Chocolate City Music official instagram account, as well as Audu Maikori social media accounts.
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