Femi Kuti, whose real full name is Olufela Olufemi Kuti is a veteran Nigerian Afro beat singer, song writer and an activist.
Femi was born on the 16th of June 1962 in London, United Kingdom to Fela Ransome Kuti as father and Madam Remilekun, as mother.
He had his up-bringing in Lagos state by his mother at the time she separated from her father.
Femi Kuti’s Educational Background
Femi Kuti had his primary and secondary education at Igbobi College in Lagos.
Femi Kuti’s Musical Career
Femi joined his father’s musical band and subsequently developed strong passion for music, playing keyboard and saxophone. He grew up to become an icon and after about eight years with his father, he pulled out to form his own club known as ‘Positive Force’.
Femi Kuti is creative, skillful and exceptionally talented Nigerian artiste. His genre of music is famous for its ability to inspire, motivate and change the mindset of Africans.
Femi Kuti released his first album in 1995. He became more popular after he released Shoki Shoki, a hit song released in 1999 shooting his fame across the world.
Achievements
Femi has recorded a number of achievements.
In 2001, Femi Kuti made a landmark as he collaborated with Pennsylvanian star R&B/Soul singer, Jaguar Wright, American Rapper/Poet and film producer Lonnie Lynn and American hip hop singer Yaslin Bay to produce the album “Fight to Win”.
Femi Kuti embarked on several International tours, some of which include:
• 2015 Band of the Wall, Manchester, U.K.
• 2015 Larmer Tree Festival Salisbury, U.K.
• 2015 Afro Beat Concert
• 2015 Lantern Bristol, U.K.
• 2015 Latitude Festival Suffolk, U.K.
• Walthamstrow Garden Party, London Lloyd Park.
Femi Kuti is a proud owner of a Club known as the Shrine, located in Lagos and launched in 2004. His career has also fetched him four Grammy nominations, the highest World Music Fiesta in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013 respectively, though has not won any. It is hoped one day, he will win the prestigious award.
Femi Kuti’s album Africa for Africa has a global recognition and acceptance both in Nigeria and abroad. The veteran was a one time Judge on Nigerian Idol, Season 3 edition.
Femi Kuti was proudly inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame in 2012.
He has also emerged the world longest Saxophone star in 2017 for being the only man to have ever held on for 51 minutes and 35 seconds, an achievement he attended at the New African Shrine.
Femi Kuti is a proud manager of Chocolate City Music, a record label founded by Lawyer Audu Malkori, Yahaya Malkori and Paul Okeugo.
Femi Kuti’s Marital Life
Femi Kuti is happily married with two grown up children.
Femi Kuti’s Net Worth
Femi Kuti is indeed a renowned singer, adjudged one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $1.5 million dollars.
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